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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: $40,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,774

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $35,705
Base Invoice $35,131 $31,420
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Cargo net 100 59
Sport Package   3,695
Navigation system   2,550
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof   0
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Headlight washers   100
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Cargo net 80 35
Sport Package   2,956
Navigation system   2,168
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof   0
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 2,595 6,904
Options (change) 2,476 5,639
Destination 820 715
Total Price $40,010 $43,324
Total Invoice $38,427 $37,774

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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: $5,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,205
Model Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,010$43,324
Adjustments for Features-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$43,324
Total Invoice$38,427$37,774
Adjustments for Features-1,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,569$37,774

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,315$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8580

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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 Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.5 in
Length167.5 in180.1 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 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

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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 information25No
Total Requested107546%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested140050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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