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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim200t300350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $24,295
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $23,323
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 235
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Autobahn Package       5,530
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 176
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 2,689 2,689 2,689 5,765
Options (change) 2,317 2,317 2,317 5,486
Destination 975 975 975 770
Total Price $41,489 $43,864 $45,034 $30,830
Total Invoice $38,470 $40,678 $41,766 $29,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,400
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim200t300350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,489$43,864$45,034$30,830
Adjustments for Features-3,765-5,465-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,724$38,399$41,269$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$38,470$40,678$41,766$29,579
Adjustments for Features-3,491-5,068-3,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,979$35,610$38,274$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$3,295$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelISISISGolf / GTI
Trim200t300350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated front seats $200 $200
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$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,955$8,655$6,955$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$5,465$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,491-5,068-3,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length184.3 in165.4 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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