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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $44,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGS
TrimRF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $83,940
Cargo net 100 65
6-speed manual 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425
Cargo net 80 39
6-speed manual 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280
Options (change) 100 490
Options (change) 80 319
Destination 850 975
Total Price $40,735 $85,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,060
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGS
TrimRF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,735$85,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$81,780

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGS
TrimRF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $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, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
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
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,368

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.6 in192.1 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft316.2 ft3

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