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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $38,100
Base Invoice $33,207 $35,688
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Rear spoiler   319
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 1,500 5,044
Options (change) 1,440 4,562
Destination 770 950
Total Price $36,860 $44,094
Total Invoice $35,417 $41,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,896
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,860$44,094
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$41,004
Total Invoice$35,417$41,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$38,313

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,065$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,887

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,326 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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