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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,025 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $8,207 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $5,385 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,295 | $39,720 | $60,660 | $24,795 | $34,795 |
| Base Invoice | $29,966 | $35,748 | $54,594 | $23,803 | $33,403 |
| F Sport Package | 2,440 | 2,440 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,485 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 109 | 235 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 73 | 73 | 73 | ||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | |||
| Autobahn Package | 6,200 | ||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,720 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,098 | 2,098 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,233 | 2,233 | 2,251 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 753 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 185 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 44 | 44 | 44 | ||
| Headlight washers | 86 | 86 | |||
| Autobahn Package | 5,952 | ||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,651 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,062 | 5,087 | 2,767 | 6,435 | 1,955 |
| Options (change) | 5,279 | 4,440 | 2,446 | 6,137 | 1,836 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $40,232 | $45,682 | $64,302 | $32,025 | $37,545 |
| Total Invoice | $36,120 | $41,063 | $57,915 | $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: $6,192 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,576 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 300, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,232 | $45,682 | $64,302 | $32,025 | $37,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,015 | -2,965 | -4,190 | 0 | -1,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,217 | $42,717 | $60,112 | $32,025 | $35,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $21,895 | $0 | $3,570 |
| Total Invoice | $36,120 | $41,063 | $57,915 | $30,735 | $36,034 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,809 | -2,665 | -3,774 | 0 | -1,872 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,311 | $38,398 | $54,141 | $30,735 | $34,162 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,087 | $19,830 | $0 | $3,427 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $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 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,780 | $4,730 | $5,955 | $1,765 | $3,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,015 | $2,965 | $4,190 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,809 | -2,665 | -3,774 | 0 | -1,872 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
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