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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: $38,275

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $28,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $61,300 $36,945
Navigation system 2,485  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo net 64 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 73  
Navigation system 2,295  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Cargo net 39 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 44  
Options (change) 4,231 335
Options (change) 3,823 265
Destination 875 995
Total Price $66,406 $38,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,456
Model Year20122021
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$66,406$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,406$38,015

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
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$5,530$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9

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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 Year20122021
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 Weight3,456 lb.2,874 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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