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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: $41,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,634

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $41,370
Base Invoice $34,225 $38,474
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 235 110
Cargo net 100 65
Navigation system   1,735
AWD   2,165
F Sport Package   2,715
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo mat   105
Rear spoiler   389
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package 1,114  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Cargo net 80 39
Navigation system   1,604
AWD   2,014
F Sport Package   2,497
Blind spot warning system   552
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Cargo mat   65
Rear spoiler   259
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280
Options (change) 4,975 8,809
Options (change) 4,589 7,835
Destination 820 975
Total Price $41,445 $51,154
Total Invoice $39,634 $47,284

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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: $9,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,128
Model Year20162017
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$41,445$51,154
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$50,589
Total Invoice$39,634$47,284
Adjustments for Features0-522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,634$46,762

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$7,240$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-522

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.5 in184.3 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%

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