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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $53,980 $54,810 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $23,323 $50,127 $50,932 $63,824 $78,064
Autobahn Package 5,530        
Navigation system   0      
Autobahn Package 5,310        
Navigation system   0      
Options (change) 5,530 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,310 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 975 975 975 975
Total Price $30,595 $54,955 $55,785 $69,655 $84,915
Total Invoice $29,403 $51,102 $51,907 $64,799 $79,039

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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: $14,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,842
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,595$54,955$55,785$69,655$84,915
Adjustments for Features0-9,525-9,450-9,540-9,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$45,430$46,335$60,115$75,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$14,685$29,760
Total Invoice$29,403$51,102$51,907$64,799$79,039
Adjustments for Features0-8,857-8,793-8,875-9,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$42,245$43,114$55,924$69,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$869$13,679$27,742

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
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$200$200
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,990$12,515$12,440$12,530$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,525$9,450$9,540$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,857-8,793-8,875-9,052

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in192.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.2 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 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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