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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: $40,970

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $39,785
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 2,550  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 100
All-weather floor mats 99 235
Cargo mat 69  
6-speed manual   0
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation system 2,150  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 59 185
Cargo mat 41  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 3,763 335
Options (change) 3,074 265
Destination 765 850
Total Price $60,528 $40,970

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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: $21,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,059
Model Year20082018
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$60,528$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,528$38,960

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in103.8 in
Length180.1 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,300 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.053.7 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%

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