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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $10,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,515

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Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,667 $36,438
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 65
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Cargo mat   105
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379
Rear spoiler   319
Panoramic sunroof   500
All-weather floor mats 185 60
Cargo net 80 39
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Cargo mat   65
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Rear spoiler   209
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 335 6,638
Options (change) 265 5,864
Destination 850 995
Total Price $36,255 $46,533
Total Invoice $34,782 $43,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,570
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,255$46,533
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$44,443
Total Invoice$34,782$43,297
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$41,352

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,945

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.6 in192.7 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested165057%
Total Not Requested122543%

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