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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: $40,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,427

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $47,250
Base Invoice $35,131 $43,945
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Cargo net 100 64
Navigation system   1,735
Obstacle detection, rear   500
F Sport Package   5,695
AWD   2,550
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Cargo net 80 38
Navigation system   1,603
Obstacle detection, rear   430
F Sport Package   5,240
AWD   2,374
Options (change) 2,595 10,544
Options (change) 2,476 9,685
Destination 820 895
Total Price $40,010 $58,689
Total Invoice $38,427 $54,525

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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: $16,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,692
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$40,010$58,689
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,010$56,099
Total Invoice$38,427$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,427$52,119

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
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 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height 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, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,406

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.5 in190.7 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,970 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
22.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40VR19 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heavy-duty heater0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested186558%

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