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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: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $70,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $60,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimGTI Autobahn600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,070 $106,035
Base Invoice $33,667 $94,370
All-weather floor mats 235 109
Cargo net 100 64
Cargo mat   95
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Cargo net 80 38
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 335 268
Options (change) 265 160
Destination 850 875
Total Price $36,255 $107,178
Total Invoice $34,782 $95,405

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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: $63,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,321
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimGTI Autobahn600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine220hp I4389hp V8 H
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,255$107,178
Adjustments for Features0-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$100,098
Total Invoice$34,782$95,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$89,103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimGTI Autobahn600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon + LED headlights $800
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
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,015$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,302

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTILS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in121.7 in
Length167.6 in202.8 in
Width70.8 in73.8 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 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 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
17.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.0 ft3

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