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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $47,700
Base Invoice $33,207 $44,361
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   1,735
AWD   2,250
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,603
AWD   2,095
Options (change) 1,500 3,985
Options (change) 1,440 3,698
Destination 770 910
Total Price $36,860 $52,595
Total Invoice $35,417 $48,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,200
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,860$52,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$48,995
Total Invoice$35,417$48,969
Adjustments for Features0-3,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$45,617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,352

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,980 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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