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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: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,341

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $18,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $28,843 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $63,824 $78,064
Driver Assistance Package 695          
Cargo net 100 65 65 65 65 65
Navigation system   0        
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500 500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425 425 425 425 425
Premium Package     0      
RWD     0      
Rear spoiler     395      
Driver Assistance Package 598          
Cargo net 80 39 39 39 39 39
Navigation system   0        
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430 430  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280 280 280 280 280
Premium Package     0      
RWD     0      
Rear spoiler     250      
Options (change) 795 990 1,385 990 990 490
Options (change) 678 749 999 749 749 319
Destination 820 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $31,660 $55,945 $53,055 $56,775 $70,645 $85,405
Total Invoice $30,341 $51,851 $49,121 $52,656 $65,548 $79,358

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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: $15,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,179
Model Year201520172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,660$55,945$53,055$56,775$70,645$85,405
Adjustments for Features0-8,075-6,050-8,000-8,090-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$47,870$47,005$48,775$62,555$77,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0$1,770$15,550$30,525
Total Invoice$30,341$51,851$49,121$52,656$65,548$79,358
Adjustments for Features0-7,484-5,601-7,420-7,506-7,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,341$44,367$43,520$45,236$58,042$72,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$847$0$1,716$14,522$28,521

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201520172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150     
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$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$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 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100     
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125     
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$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$300
Folding second row seats$300     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $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$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede     $1000
Wood trim  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $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$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$11,240$9,215$11,165$11,255$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,075$6,050$8,000$8,090$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,484-5,601-7,420-7,506-7,317

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152017
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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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