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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,104

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $41,370
Base Invoice $33,207 $38,474
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 110
Navigation system   1,735
Rearview camera   350
AWD   2,165
Cargo mat   105
Rear spoiler   389
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Navigation system   1,604
Rearview camera   324
AWD   2,014
Cargo mat   65
Rear spoiler   259
Options (change) 1,735 4,854
Options (change) 1,625 4,331
Destination 770 975
Total Price $37,095 $47,199
Total Invoice $35,602 $43,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,802
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,095$47,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$43,559
Total Invoice$35,602$43,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$40,404

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,376

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length165.4 in184.3 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,737 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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