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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,600 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $5,948 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $2,390 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | GTI | R | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,595 | $34,590 | $30,855 | $36,305 | $56,000 |
| Base Invoice | $23,611 | $33,207 | $27,151 | $31,948 | $49,280 |
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 235 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| X-Package | 1,394 | 1,394 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | 875 | |||
| Cargo mat | 69 | 69 | 69 | ||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 355 | 355 | |||
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 185 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| X-Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | |||
| Cargo mat | 41 | 41 | 41 | ||
| Headlight washers | 80 | 80 | 80 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 246 | 246 | |||
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,235 | 1,735 | 5,928 | 5,928 | 3,304 |
| Options (change) | 5,945 | 1,625 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 2,719 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Total Price | $31,600 | $37,095 | $37,548 | $42,998 | $60,069 |
| Total Invoice | $30,326 | $35,602 | $32,716 | $37,513 | $52,764 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,408 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | GTI | R | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | 300, 8 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $31,600 | $37,095 | $37,548 | $42,998 | $60,069 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,950 | -1,540 | -2,490 | -3,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,600 | $35,145 | $36,008 | $40,508 | $56,104 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,545 | $0 | $4,500 | $20,096 |
| Total Invoice | $30,326 | $35,602 | $32,716 | $37,513 | $52,764 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,872 | -1,342 | -2,172 | -3,483 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,326 | $33,730 | $31,374 | $35,341 | $49,281 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,404 | $0 | $3,967 | $17,907 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | GTI | R | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,115 | $4,065 | $3,655 | $4,605 | $6,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,950 | $1,540 | $2,490 | $3,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,872 | -1,342 | -2,172 | -3,483 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | IS |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,969 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 30% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 30% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 30% |
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