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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIGSGS
TrimGTI350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $23,323 $45,198 $52,392
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Navigation system   0  
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Navigation system   0  
Options (change) 6,630 0 0
Options (change) 6,366 0 0
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $31,695 $49,525 $57,195
Total Invoice $30,459 $46,123 $53,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,103
Model Year201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIGSGS
TrimGTI350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,695$49,525$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$46,775$50,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,970
Total Invoice$30,459$46,123$53,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,561-6,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$43,562$47,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,742

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIGSGS
TrimGTI350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Luggage  $0
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,315$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,561-6,013

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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