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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $37,700
Base Invoice $23,323 $35,314
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation Package   1,795
Rear spoiler   319
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation Package   1,660
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 6,630 5,004
Options (change) 6,366 4,530
Destination 770 925
Total Price $31,695 $43,629
Total Invoice $30,459 $40,769

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,352
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,695$43,629
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$40,464
Total Invoice$30,459$40,769
Adjustments for Features0-2,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$37,811

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,390$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,958

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in192.7 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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