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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,870 $34,795
Base Invoice $38,009 $33,403
AWD 2,235  
Navigation system 1,505  
Rearview camera 350  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
AWD 2,078  
Navigation system 1,392  
Rearview camera 324  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 4,090 1,720
Options (change) 3,794 1,651
Destination 950 795
Total Price $45,910 $37,310
Total Invoice $42,753 $35,849

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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: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,330
Model Year20162013
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,910$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,220$37,310
Total Invoice$42,753$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,179$35,849

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162013
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,755$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5740

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,737 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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