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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIISISIS
TrimGTI250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $24,091 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Driver's Edition 4,600      
All-weather floor mats 235 109 109 109
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Navigation system   2,490 2,490 2,490
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Driver's Edition 4,416      
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
F Sport Package   2,245 2,245  
Navigation system   2,300 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 4,835 5,987 5,112 2,672
Options (change) 4,601 5,461 4,654 2,409
Destination 820 895 895 895
Total Price $30,750 $41,947 $46,327 $65,317
Total Invoice $29,512 $38,967 $43,045 $60,734

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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: $7,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,399
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIISISIS
TrimGTI250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$30,750$41,947$46,327$65,317
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-3,340-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$38,657$42,987$60,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,330$22,245
Total Invoice$29,512$38,967$43,045$60,734
Adjustments for Features0-3,056-3,103-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$35,911$39,942$56,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,031$20,718

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIISISIS
TrimGTI250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$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   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,715$5,005$5,055$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$3,340$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,056-3,103-4,105

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142013
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,456 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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