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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142021
ModelISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $36,945
Navigation system 2,085 2,085  
F Sport Package 3,115 3,620  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Navigation system 1,927 1,927  
F Sport Package 2,866 3,330  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Options (change) 6,300 6,805 0
Options (change) 5,805 6,269 0
Destination 910 910 995
Total Price $43,310 $47,330 $37,940

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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: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,325
Model Year201420142021
ModelISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,310$47,330$37,940
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,310$46,630$36,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142021
ModelISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,630$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-32

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142021
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length183.7 in167.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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