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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: $36,810

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $21,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,314

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimRF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,655 $56,610
Base Invoice $34,229 $50,382
All-weather floor mats 235 109
Cargo net 100 64
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo mat   73
Headlight washers   100
iPod integration   299
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Cargo net 80 39
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo mat   44
Headlight washers   80
iPod integration   239
Options (change) 335 645
Options (change) 265 467
Destination 820 825
Total Price $36,810 $58,080
Total Invoice $35,314 $51,674

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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: $21,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,146
Model Year20172009
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimRF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,810$58,080
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,810$57,840
Total Invoice$35,314$51,674
Adjustments for Features0-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,314$51,460

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172009
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimRF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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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 Year20172009
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 Weight3,283 lb.3,780 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.

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