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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: $37,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $36,308

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,795 $72,900
Base Invoice $33,403 $63,423
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 99
Cargo mat   89
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 59
Cargo mat   53
Options (change) 1,955 188
Options (change) 1,836 112
Destination 795 765
Total Price $37,545 $73,853
Total Invoice $36,034 $64,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,053
Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine256hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,545$73,853
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$70,163
Total Invoice$36,034$64,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$61,087

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $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
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,332 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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