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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: $38,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $36,370
Cargo net 100 64
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Xenon HID headlights   515
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   480
Navigation Package   2,625
Blind spot warning system   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Rear spoiler   319
Cargo net 80 38
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Xenon HID headlights   473
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   443
Navigation Package   2,423
Blind spot warning system   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 1,200 10,103
Options (change) 1,136 9,197
Destination 920 895
Total Price $38,615 $47,368

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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: $7,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,065
Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,615$47,368
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$46,253

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIES
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor $500
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,039

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20202013
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 Weight3,256 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		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%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
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
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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