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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $9,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $34,120
Base Invoice $33,667 $30,253
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Navigation system   2,650
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Rear spoiler   299
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Navigation system   2,230
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 0 10,929
Options (change) 0 8,887
Destination 850 765
Total Price $35,920 $45,814
Total Invoice $34,517 $39,905

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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: $10,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,830
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,920$45,814
Adjustments for Features-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$45,814
Total Invoice$34,517$39,905
Adjustments for Features-4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,075$39,905

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,190$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,581 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
17.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 Requested185050%
Total Not Requested182550%

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