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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $17,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $12,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn350460450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $33,667 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Cargo net 100 59 59 59
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control   2,850 2,850 2,850
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620    
Cargo net 80 35 35 35
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Rear spoiler   160 160 160
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Adaptive cruise control   2,280 2,280 2,280
Adaptive dampers - electrical   496    
Options (change) 100 7,490 6,445 5,995
Options (change) 80 6,095 5,259 4,899
Destination 850 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $36,020 $53,165 $60,590 $61,920
Total Invoice $34,597 $46,836 $53,005 $54,620

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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: $17,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,160
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn350460450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,020$53,165$60,590$61,920
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,290-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$53,075$59,300$60,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225$6,980
Total Invoice$34,597$46,836$53,005$54,620
Adjustments for Features0-79-1,129-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$46,757$51,876$52,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,119$6,218

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn350460450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,180$7,380$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,290$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79-1,129-1,645

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.6 in190.0 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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