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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,244

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $38,900
Base Invoice $24,091 $36,438
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package   1,470
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Rear spoiler   319
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package   1,360
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) 5,700 4,984
Options (change) 5,472 4,506
Destination 820 975
Total Price $31,615 $44,859
Total Invoice $30,383 $41,919

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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: $7,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,149
Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,615$44,859
Adjustments for Features0-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$39,094
Total Invoice$30,383$41,919
Adjustments for Features0-5,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$36,532

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
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
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,665$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,387

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142017
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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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