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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $23,803 $33,403
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 99 235 235
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Headlight washers 100 100 100    
Autobahn Package       6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,720
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 59 185 185
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Headlight washers 80 80 80    
Autobahn Package       5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,651
Options (change) 5,928 5,928 3,304 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 2,719 6,137 1,836
Destination 765 765 765 795 795
Total Price $37,548 $42,998 $60,069 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $32,716 $37,513 $52,764 $30,735 $36,034

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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: $3,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $639
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,548$42,998$60,069$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-1,540-2,490-3,9650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,008$40,508$56,104$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,096$0$3,570
Total Invoice$32,716$37,513$52,764$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features-1,342-2,172-3,4830-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,374$35,341$49,281$30,735$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,967$17,907$0$3,427

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$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$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$3,655$4,605$6,080$2,115$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$2,490$3,965$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,342-2,172-3,4830-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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