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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $45,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,301

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $38,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,135 $72,675 $112,250
Base Invoice $28,930 $64,681 $99,904
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
All-weather floor mats 235 109 109
Cargo net 100 64 64
Luxury Value Edition   965  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500 1,500
Cargo mat   95 95
Semi-automated parking system   700  
Luxury Package   980  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Cargo net 80 38 38
Luxury Value Edition   878  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,290 1,290
Cargo mat   57 57
Semi-automated parking system   602  
Luxury Package   843  
Options (change) 1,830 4,413 1,768
Options (change) 1,551 3,773 1,450
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $32,785 $77,963 $114,893
Total Invoice $31,301 $69,329 $102,229

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,324
Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp I4380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionM6T8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$32,785$77,963$114,893
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-9,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$73,798$105,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,665
Total Invoice$31,301$69,329$102,229
Adjustments for Features0-3,704-8,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,301$65,625$93,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,213

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L600h 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon + LED headlights  $800
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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, 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, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,740$9,905$15,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,704-8,391

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,964 lb.4,333 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 in37.6 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 GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested100034%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested875100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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