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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: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $34,320
Base Invoice $33,403 $30,774
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Xenon HID headlights   815
Rear spoiler   299
Satellite radio   486
Navigation system   2,650
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Xenon HID headlights   652
Rear spoiler   199
Satellite radio   389
Navigation system   2,230
Options (change) 1,720 5,780
Options (change) 1,651 4,822
Destination 795 825
Total Price $37,310 $40,925
Total Invoice $35,849 $36,421

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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: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,310$40,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$39,060
Total Invoice$35,849$36,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,849$34,761

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132009
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 thigh support length 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 
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132009
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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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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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