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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: $40,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $39,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,427

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $34,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,595 $78,290
Base Invoice $35,131 $72,028
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Cargo net 100 64
All Weather Package   200
Heated steering wheel   150
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Cargo net 80 38
All Weather Package   184
Heated steering wheel   140
Options (change) 2,595 414
Options (change) 2,476 362
Destination 820 895
Total Price $40,010 $79,599
Total Invoice $38,427 $73,285

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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: $38,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,578
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimR460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4386hp 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$40,010$79,599
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,010$78,209
Total Invoice$38,427$73,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,427$72,005

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152013
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 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,280

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTILS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in121.7 in
Length167.5 in205.0 in
Width70.8 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,277 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 in43.7 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 in36.7 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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