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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,083

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $35,705
Base Invoice $33,403 $31,420
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Navigation system   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   875
Headlight washers   100
Sunroof   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Navigation system   2,168
Xenon HID headlights   700
Headlight washers   80
Sunroof   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,720 3,525
Options (change) 1,651 2,948
Destination 795 715
Total Price $37,310 $39,945
Total Invoice $35,849 $35,083

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $444
Model Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,310$39,945
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$39,945
Total Invoice$35,849$35,083
Adjustments for Features-3220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,527$35,083

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3220

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.5 in
Length165.4 in180.1 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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