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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,950

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $12,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,674

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $10,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIISIS
TrimTDIGTI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $33,994 $37,261
Navigation system 595   1,855 1,855
Sunroof 1,000      
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Autobahn Package   5,530    
Navigation system 512   1,716 1,716
Sunroof 860      
Xenon HID headlights 602      
Autobahn Package   5,310    
Options (change) 2,295 5,530 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 1,974 5,310 1,716 1,716
Destination 770 770 925 925
Total Price $26,950 $30,595 $39,330 $42,845
Total Invoice $25,674 $29,403 $36,635 $39,902

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,668
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIISIS
TrimTDIGTI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,950$30,595$39,330$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,920-3,535-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,950$28,675$35,795$39,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$0$3,315
Total Invoice$25,674$29,403$36,635$39,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-3,293-3,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,674$27,558$33,342$36,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,884$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIISIS
TrimTDIGTI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,270$3,190$4,805$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920$3,535$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-3,293-3,478

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length165.4 in183.7 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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