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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: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,065 $35,655
Base Invoice $37,261 $34,229
AWD 2,235  
F Sport Package 3,450  
Navigation system 1,855  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Blind spot warning system 600  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD 2,078  
F Sport Package 3,177  
Navigation system 1,716  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Blind spot warning system 552  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,140 4,820
Options (change) 8,443 4,539
Destination 925 820
Total Price $50,130 $41,295
Total Invoice $46,629 $39,588

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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: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,818
Model Year20152017
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$50,130$41,295
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,130$40,485
Total Invoice$46,629$39,588
Adjustments for Features0-777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,629$38,811

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-777

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,737 lb.3,340 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 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested152559%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested300067%
Total Not Requested145033%

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