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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: $39,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $35,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,795 $73,175
Base Invoice $33,403 $67,323
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
AWD   2,305
Cargo mat   95
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
AWD   2,120
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 1,955 3,474
Options (change) 1,836 3,131
Destination 795 875
Total Price $37,545 $77,524
Total Invoice $36,034 $71,329

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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: $33,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,393
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine256hp I4357hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,545$77,524
Adjustments for Features0-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$71,109
Total Invoice$36,034$71,329
Adjustments for Features0-5,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$65,427

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$3,915$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,902

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132012
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.4,712 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 in43.7 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 in37.6 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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