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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $24,295
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $23,323
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 235
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Autobahn Package       5,530
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245    
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 176
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 5,987 5,112 2,672 5,765
Options (change) 5,461 4,654 2,409 5,486
Destination 895 895 895 770
Total Price $41,947 $46,327 $65,317 $30,830
Total Invoice $38,967 $43,045 $60,734 $29,579

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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: $8,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,703
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,947$46,327$65,317$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,890-2,940-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,057$43,387$61,302$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$22,245$0
Total Invoice$38,967$43,045$60,734$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,685-2,732-3,7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,282$40,313$57,001$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,031$20,719$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350FGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$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
Headlight washers $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$4,905$5,980$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$2,940$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,685-2,732-3,7330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length180.1 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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