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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: $31,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $24,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,341

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $21,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $53,920 $54,750 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $28,843 $50,061 $50,869 $63,891 $78,529
Driver Assistance Package 695        
Cargo net 100 64 64 64 64
Navigation system   1,730      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package 598        
Cargo net 80 38 38 38 38
Navigation system   1,600      
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430  
Options (change) 795 2,294 564 564 64
Options (change) 678 2,068 468 468 38
Destination 820 950 950 950 950
Total Price $31,660 $57,164 $56,264 $70,274 $85,454
Total Invoice $30,341 $53,079 $52,287 $65,309 $79,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,604
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4241hp I4311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,660$57,164$56,264$70,274$85,454
Adjustments for Features0-7,975-7,900-7,990-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$49,189$48,364$62,284$77,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0$13,920$29,465
Total Invoice$30,341$53,079$52,287$65,309$79,517
Adjustments for Features0-7,405-7,342-7,425-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,341$45,674$44,945$57,884$72,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$729$0$12,939$27,477

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t 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 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
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear wiper$175    
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
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
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$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$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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 
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$3,365$11,340$11,265$11,355$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,975$7,900$7,990$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,405-7,342-7,425-7,095

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.5 in192.1 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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