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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: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $36,595
Base Invoice $49,280 $35,131
Navigation system 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Headlight washers 100  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 100
All-weather floor mats 99 235
Cargo mat 69  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Headlight washers 80  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 59 185
Cargo mat 41  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 3,863 2,830
Options (change) 3,154 2,661
Destination 765 820
Total Price $60,628 $40,245
Total Invoice $53,199 $38,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,388
Model Year20082015
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$60,628$40,245
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,628$39,410
Total Invoice$53,199$38,612
Adjustments for Features0-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,199$37,811

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in103.8 in
Length180.1 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested107546%
Total Not Requested127554%

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