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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: $41,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,668

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,230

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Model Year20172015
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,655 $48,600
Base Invoice $34,229 $45,198
DCC & Navigation Package 3,720  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo net 100 64
Navigation system   0
F Sport Package   4,640
AWD   2,250
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Blind spot warning system   700
Lane departure prevention   500
DCC & Navigation Package 3,483  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo net 80 38
Navigation system   0
F Sport Package   4,268
AWD   2,095
Adaptive cruise control   1,840
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Blind spot warning system   644
Lane departure prevention   460
Options (change) 4,920 10,654
Options (change) 4,619 9,775
Destination 820 925
Total Price $41,395 $60,179
Total Invoice $39,668 $55,898

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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: $16,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,117
Model Year20172015
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$41,395$60,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,395$57,904
Total Invoice$39,668$55,898
Adjustments for Features0-2,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,668$53,785

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172015
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor $500
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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$6,640$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172015
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.3,980 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested300067%
Total Not Requested145033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested182558%

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