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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: $32,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $13,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,116

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $38,100
Base Invoice $28,930 $35,688
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Cargo net 100 64
Lexus Safety System+   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Blind spot warning system   500
Rear spoiler   319
Panoramic sunroof   500
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Cargo net 80 38
Lexus Safety System+   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Blind spot warning system   460
Rear spoiler   209
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 1,595 6,763
Options (change) 1,366 6,124
Destination 820 950
Total Price $32,550 $45,813
Total Invoice $31,116 $42,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,275
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,550$45,813
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$43,273
Total Invoice$31,116$42,762
Adjustments for Features0-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,116$40,391

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162016
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 Weight2,964 lb.3,550 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 GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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