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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $34,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $73,735 $39,785
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Cargo net 64 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 95  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Cargo net 38 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 57  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,668 1,435
Options (change) 1,320 1,321
Destination 875 850
Total Price $76,278 $42,070

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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: $35,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,703
Model Year20092018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine380hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,278$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,278$40,985

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Total Value of Features$8,080$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in103.8 in
Length202.8 in167.6 in
Width73.8 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,332 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.053.7 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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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