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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: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $35,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $26,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,595 $72,900
Base Invoice $35,131 $63,423
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
All-weather floor mats 235 99
Cargo net 100 59
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo mat   89
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
All-weather floor mats 185 59
Cargo net 80 35
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Cargo mat   53
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 2,830 1,647
Options (change) 2,661 1,307
Destination 820 765
Total Price $40,245 $75,312
Total Invoice $38,612 $65,495

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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: $34,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,979
Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$40,245$75,312
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,245$74,272
Total Invoice$38,612$65,495
Adjustments for Features0-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,612$64,591

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-904

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTILS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in121.7 in
Length167.5 in202.8 in
Width70.8 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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