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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: $31,290

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $43,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $39,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTILSLS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,135 $73,175 $112,750
Base Invoice $28,930 $67,323 $103,732
All-weather floor mats 235 109 109
Cargo net 100 64 64
Luxury Value Edition   965  
Cargo mat   95 95
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Cargo net 80 38 38
Luxury Value Edition   889  
Cargo mat   57 57
Options (change) 335 1,233 268
Options (change) 265 1,049 160
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $31,290 $75,283 $113,893
Total Invoice $30,015 $69,247 $104,767

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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: $39,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,734
Model Year201620122012
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$31,290$75,283$113,893
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-11,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$70,393$102,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,820
Total Invoice$30,015$69,247$104,767
Adjustments for Features0-4,498-10,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$64,749$94,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,274

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201620122012
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
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$3,890$8,780$15,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,498-10,744

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
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
Lexus LS 460L

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%

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