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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: $36,805

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $35,650
Base Invoice $49,280 $34,225
Headlight washers 100  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 100
All-weather floor mats 99 235
Cargo mat 69  
6-speed manual   0
Headlight washers 80  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 59 185
Cargo mat 41  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 813 335
Options (change) 604 265
Destination 765 820
Total Price $57,578 $36,805
Total Invoice $50,649 $35,310

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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: $20,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,128
Model Year20082016
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$57,578$36,805
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,338$36,805
Total Invoice$50,649$35,310
Adjustments for Features-2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,438$35,310

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,180$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2110

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
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.3,283 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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