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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: $38,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $9,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $40,065
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
F Sport Package   3,740
Adaptive cruise control   500
Blind spot warning system   600
Navigation system   1,855
RWD   0
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
F Sport Package   3,441
Adaptive cruise control   460
Blind spot warning system   552
Navigation system   1,716
RWD   0
Options (change) 1,100 6,695
Options (change) 1,056 6,169
Destination 920 925
Total Price $38,515 $47,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,456
Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,515$47,685
Adjustments for Features-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,005$47,685

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.6 in183.7 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,553 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
17.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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