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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,057

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Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $23,323
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
X-Package 1,394 1,394    
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 235
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Autobahn Package       5,530
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
X-Package 1,135 1,135    
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 176
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 5,828 5,828 3,204 5,765
Options (change) 4,720 4,720 2,639 5,486
Destination 765 765 765 770
Total Price $37,448 $42,898 $59,969 $30,830
Total Invoice $32,636 $37,433 $52,684 $29,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,867
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,448$42,898$59,969$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,365-2,315-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,083$40,583$56,179$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,096$0
Total Invoice$32,636$37,433$52,684$29,579
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,020-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,446$35,413$49,354$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,967$17,908$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,630$4,580$6,055$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$2,315$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,190-2,020-3,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length180.1 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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