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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: $47,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $42,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,070 $78,820
Base Invoice $33,667 $72,513
All-weather floor mats 235 150
Cargo net 100 65
Pre-Collision System   1,500
Blind spot warning system   500
Cargo mat   105
LED headlights   1,450
All-weather floor mats 185 95
Cargo net 80 39
Pre-Collision System   1,380
Blind spot warning system   460
Cargo mat   65
LED headlights   1,336
Options (change) 335 3,770
Options (change) 265 3,375
Destination 850 975
Total Price $36,255 $83,565
Total Invoice $34,782 $76,863

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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: $44,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,239
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine220hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,255$83,565
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$80,475
Total Invoice$34,782$76,863
Adjustments for Features0-2,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$74,021

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTILS
TrimGTI Autobahn460L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,315$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,842

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTILS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in121.7 in
Length167.6 in205.0 in
Width70.8 in73.8 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,278 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
17.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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