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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIES
TrimGTIR330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $32,300
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $28,640
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Stability control     650
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Navigation system     2,200
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Stability control     520
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Navigation system     1,843
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 4,130
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 3,387
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $37,125
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $32,722

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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: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $771
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIES
TrimGTIR330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,790$37,310$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$35,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$32,722
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$31,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIES
TrimGTIR330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,815$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132006
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length165.4 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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