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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: $41,630

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,853

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,370 $35,655
Base Invoice $38,474 $34,229
AWD 2,165  
F Sport Package 2,715  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Navigation system 1,735  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 389  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 110 235
Cargo mat 105  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD 2,014  
F Sport Package 2,497  
Blind spot warning system 552  
Navigation system 1,604  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Rear spoiler 259  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280  
Cargo net 39 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 65  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,809 5,155
Options (change) 7,835 4,804
Destination 975 820
Total Price $51,154 $41,630
Total Invoice $47,284 $39,853

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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: $9,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year20172017
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$51,154$41,630
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,714$41,630
Total Invoice$47,284$39,853
Adjustments for Features-4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,877$39,853

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$7,580$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length184.3 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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested360081%
Total Not Requested85019%

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