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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: $36,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $32,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,600 $24,295
Base Invoice $59,148 $23,323
Navigation system 2,490  
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 73  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Navigation system 2,300  
All-weather floor mats 65 176
Cargo mat 44  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,672 5,765
Options (change) 2,409 5,486
Destination 910 770
Total Price $67,182 $30,830
Total Invoice $62,467 $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: $32,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,039
Model Year20142011
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$67,182$30,830
Adjustments for Features-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,042$30,830
Total Invoice$62,467$29,579
Adjustments for Features-3,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,618$29,579

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,205$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length183.7 in165.4 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.846.0 ft3

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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
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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