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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,883

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $33,470
Base Invoice $33,403 $29,676
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Premium Package   1,280
Xenon HID headlights   815
Heated front seats   640
Navigation system   2,650
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Premium Package   1,098
Xenon HID headlights   652
Heated front seats   512
Navigation system   2,230
Options (change) 1,720 5,385
Options (change) 1,651 4,492
Destination 795 715
Total Price $37,310 $39,570
Total Invoice $35,849 $34,883

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,310$39,570
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$38,980
Total Invoice$35,849$34,883
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,849$34,363

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132007
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 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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$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
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-520

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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 Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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