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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: $40,530

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,797

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $25,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,600 $35,655
Base Invoice $59,148 $34,229
Navigation system 2,490  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Headlight washers 100  
Cargo net 64 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 73  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed manual   0
Navigation system 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Headlight washers 92  
Cargo net 39 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 44  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,836 4,055
Options (change) 4,380 3,748
Destination 910 820
Total Price $69,346 $40,530
Total Invoice $64,438 $38,797

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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: $29,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,153
Model Year20142017
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$69,346$40,530
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,346$39,995
Total Invoice$64,438$38,797
Adjustments for Features0-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,438$38,285

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelISGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$5,305$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length183.7 in167.5 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,283 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.852.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1025100%
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%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested195046%
Total Not Requested225054%

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