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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $36,725
Base Invoice $35,131 $34,400
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Xenon HID headlights   815
Navigation system   2,465
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Xenon HID headlights   749
Navigation system   2,277
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 2,495 4,420
Options (change) 2,396 4,074
Destination 820 875
Total Price $39,910 $42,020
Total Invoice $38,347 $39,349

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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: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,261
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$39,910$42,020
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$42,020
Total Invoice$38,347$39,349
Adjustments for Features-1,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,088$39,349

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.5 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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