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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTIR200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $53,920 $54,750 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $50,061 $50,869 $63,891 $78,529
Autobahn Package 6,000          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500        
Navigation system     1,730      
Steering-linked headlights       300    
Autobahn Package 5,760          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440        
Navigation system     1,600      
Steering-linked headlights       276    
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 1,730 300 0 0
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 1,600 276 0 0
Destination 770 770 950 950 950 950
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $56,600 $56,000 $69,710 $85,390
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $52,611 $52,095 $64,841 $79,479

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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: $14,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,907
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTIR200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4241hp I4311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,365$36,860$56,600$56,000$69,710$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-9,650-9,725-9,665-9,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$46,950$46,275$60,045$75,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$675$0$13,770$29,415
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$52,611$52,095$64,841$79,479
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-8,970-9,047-8,990-9,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$43,641$43,048$55,851$70,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$593$0$12,803$27,402

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTIR200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150$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$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
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$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$0
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers $50    
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$150 $150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,715$12,415$12,490$12,430$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$9,650$9,725$9,665$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-8,970-9,047-8,990-9,029

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122016
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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 200t F Sport

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

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