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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $9,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,667 $36,438
Cargo net 100 64
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
Blind spot warning system   500
Rear spoiler   319
Panoramic sunroof   500
Cargo net 80 38
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
Blind spot warning system   460
Rear spoiler   209
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 100 6,048
Options (change) 80 5,464
Destination 850 975
Total Price $36,020 $45,923
Total Invoice $34,597 $42,877

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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: $7,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp 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$36,020$45,923
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$43,933
Total Invoice$34,597$42,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$41,019

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182017
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 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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
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
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
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.6 in192.7 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested700100%
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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