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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelGolf / GTIISIS
TrimGTI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $24,091 $33,994 $37,261
Driver's Edition 4,600    
Navigation system   1,855 1,855
Driver's Edition 4,416    
Navigation system   1,716 1,716
Options (change) 4,600 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 4,416 1,716 1,716
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $30,515 $39,330 $42,845
Total Invoice $29,327 $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 GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,431
Model Year201420152015
ModelGolf / GTIISIS
TrimGTI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,515$39,330$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$37,315$40,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$29,327$36,635$39,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,877-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$34,758$37,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420152015
ModelGolf / GTIISIS
TrimGTI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$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  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated front seats$200  
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$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,505$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,877-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142015
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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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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