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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $36,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $29,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $73,735 $36,595
Base Invoice $65,623 $35,131
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Cargo net 64 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 95  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Cargo net 38 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 57  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 1,668 2,830
Options (change) 1,320 2,661
Destination 875 820
Total Price $76,278 $40,245
Total Invoice $67,818 $38,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,148
Model Year20092015
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine380hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,278$40,245
Adjustments for Features-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,088$40,245
Total Invoice$67,818$38,612
Adjustments for Features-1,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,760$38,612

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in103.8 in
Length202.8 in167.5 in
Width73.8 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,332 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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