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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,750 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $44,469 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $39,697 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | LS | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $73,175 | $112,750 | $25,095 |
| Base Invoice | $67,323 | $103,732 | $24,091 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 889 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 57 | 57 | |
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,169 | 204 | 4,835 |
| Options (change) | 1,011 | 122 | 4,601 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 |
| Total Price | $75,219 | $113,829 | $30,750 |
| Total Invoice | $69,209 | $104,729 | $29,512 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,529 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,312 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | LS | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 450, 19 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $75,219 | $113,829 | $30,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,940 | -13,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,279 | $100,099 | $30,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $31,820 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $69,209 | $104,729 | $29,512 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,385 | -12,632 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,824 | $92,097 | $29,512 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,273 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | LS | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon + LED headlights | $800 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $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 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,730 | $16,520 | $2,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,940 | $13,730 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,385 | -12,632 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,333 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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