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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: $37,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $37,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $70,925 $34,795
Base Invoice $63,122 $33,403
AWD 3,525  
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 95  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
AWD 3,138  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 57  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 3,729 1,955
Options (change) 3,260 1,836
Destination 875 795
Total Price $75,529 $37,545
Total Invoice $67,257 $36,034

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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: $31,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,511
Model Year20102013
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine357hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$75,529$37,545
Adjustments for Features-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,114$37,545
Total Invoice$67,257$36,034
Adjustments for Features-5,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,545$36,034

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,330$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in101.5 in
Length202.8 in165.4 in
Width73.8 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.046.0 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%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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