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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: $45,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelLSLSGolf / GTI
Trim460L600h LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,820 $120,440 $36,945
Pre-Collision System 1,500 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500    
Cargo net 65 65 100
All-weather floor mats 150 150 235
Cargo mat 105 105  
LED headlights 1,450    
Pre-Collision System 1,380 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460    
Cargo net 39 39 80
All-weather floor mats 95 95 185
Cargo mat 65 65  
LED headlights 1,336    
Options (change) 3,770 1,820 335
Options (change) 3,375 1,579 265
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $83,540 $123,210 $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: $42,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,736
Model Year201620162021
ModelLSLSGolf / GTI
Trim460L600h LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine386hp V8389hp V8 H228hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$83,540$123,210$38,275
Adjustments for Features-3,090-11,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,450$111,795$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,345$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162021
ModelLSLSGolf / GTI
Trim460L600h LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags $300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Air purifier $50 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150 
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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,605$16,930$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$11,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-10,5000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
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 Weight4,278 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 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

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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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