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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $40,065
Base Invoice $35,131 $37,261
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
AWD   2,235
Navigation system   1,855
F Sport Package   3,450
Obstacle detection, rear   500
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
AWD   2,078
Navigation system   1,716
F Sport Package   3,177
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 2,495 8,040
Options (change) 2,396 7,431
Destination 820 925
Total Price $39,910 $49,030
Total Invoice $38,347 $45,617

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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: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,954
Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,910$49,030
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$48,690
Total Invoice$38,347$45,617
Adjustments for Features0-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,347$45,301

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-316

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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 Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.5 in183.7 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested152559%

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