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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: $37,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $19,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $68,680 $83,940
Cargo net 100 65 65 65 65 65
Navigation system   0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425 425 425 425 425
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300   300 300 300
LED headlights   1,160 1,160 1,160 1,160  
RWD     0      
Rear spoiler     395      
Luxury Package     4,435      
Cargo net 80 39 39 39 39 39
Navigation system   0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280 280 280 280 280
Painted brake calipers (optional)   276   276 276 276
LED headlights   1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067  
RWD     0      
Rear spoiler     250      
Luxury Package     4,081      
Options (change) 100 1,950 6,480 1,950 1,950 790
Options (change) 80 1,662 5,717 1,662 1,662 595
Destination 920 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $37,515 $56,905 $58,150 $57,735 $71,605 $85,705

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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: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,360
Model Year202020172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGTI Autobahn200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp 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)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,515$56,905$58,150$57,735$71,605$85,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-4,700-4,675-4,765-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,515$52,155$53,450$53,060$66,840$81,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,295$905$14,685$28,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year202020172017201720172017
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    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125   
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$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 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
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 air vents$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear wiper$175     
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15 
Wiper de-icer    $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip front 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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 $0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0     
Mirrorlink support$0     
Rear seat audio controls  $25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
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
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights$125 $125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
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     
Heated second row seats  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede     $1000
Wood trim, alternative type  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000$1000 
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$4,715$9,465$9,415$9,390$9,480$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$4,700$4,675$4,765$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,404-4,352-4,338-4,423-4,367

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20202017
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.6 in192.1 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,874 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
17.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested167541%
Total Not Requested237559%

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