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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $43,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $34,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $24,295 $72,900 $104,900
Base Invoice $23,323 $63,423 $91,263
Autobahn Package 5,530    
All-weather floor mats 235 99 99
Cargo mat   89 89
Autobahn Package 5,310    
All-weather floor mats 176 59 59
Cargo mat   53 53
Options (change) 5,765 188 188
Options (change) 5,486 112 112
Destination 770 765 765
Total Price $30,830 $73,853 $105,853
Total Invoice $29,579 $64,300 $92,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,919
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionM6T8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,830$73,853$105,853
Adjustments for Features0-5,515-12,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$68,338$93,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,460
Total Invoice$29,579$64,300$92,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,802-10,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$59,498$81,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,149

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon + LED headlights  $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,765$8,280$14,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,515$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,802-10,493

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTILS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in121.7 in
Length165.4 in202.8 in
Width70.3 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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