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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: $37,745

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $32,300
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Xenon HID headlights   640
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620
Heated front seats   640
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Xenon HID headlights   512
Adaptive dampers - electrical   496
Heated front seats   512
Options (change) 1,100 4,750
Options (change) 1,056 3,883
Destination 920 695
Total Price $38,515 $37,745

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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: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,459
Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionS7A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$38,515$37,745
Adjustments for Features-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$37,745

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,940$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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