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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: $38,275

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $77,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim600h LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $112,750 $36,945
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Cargo net 64 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Cargo mat 95  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
Cargo net 38 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo mat 57  
Options (change) 1,768 335
Options (change) 1,540 265
Destination 875 995
Total Price $115,393 $38,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,925
Model Year20122021
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim600h LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine389hp V8 H228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$115,393$38,275
Adjustments for Features-8,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,738$38,275

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim600h LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon + LED headlights$800 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$14,770$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
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 Weight4,333 lb.2,874 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom37.6 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 GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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