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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: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $54,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,440 $39,785
LED headlights 1,450  
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Ultra Luxury Package 5,240  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120  
Leather Upgrade Package 660  
Blind spot warning system 500  
All Weather Package 200  
Cargo net 64 100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
LED headlights 1,336  
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980  
Heated steering wheel 140  
Ultra Luxury Package 4,819  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949  
Leather Upgrade Package 608  
Blind spot warning system 460  
All Weather Package 184  
Cargo net 38 80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 16,884 1,200
Options (change) 15,514 1,136
Destination 910 850
Total Price $96,234 $41,835

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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: $46,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,569
Model Year20142018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Trim460LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine386hp 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$96,234$41,835
Adjustments for Features-7,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,594$41,835

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, 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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0 
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
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,680$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in103.8 in
Length205.0 in167.6 in
Width73.8 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,277 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 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 Legroom36.7 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
Lexus LS 460L

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested165073%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested502%
Total Not Requested217598%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested75027%
Total Not Requested200073%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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