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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: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,788

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $38,900
Base Invoice $35,131 $36,438
All-weather floor mats 235 80
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Cargo net 100 65
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Cargo mat   105
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379
Rear spoiler   319
All-weather floor mats 185 60
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Cargo net 80 39
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Cargo mat   65
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 2,830 6,138
Options (change) 2,661 5,404
Destination 820 995
Total Price $40,245 $46,033
Total Invoice $38,612 $42,837

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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: $3,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,513
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$40,245$46,033
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,245$44,193
Total Invoice$38,612$42,837
Adjustments for Features0-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,612$41,125

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.5 in192.7 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft315.2 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested150052%
Total Not Requested137548%

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