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Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,640

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,376

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelGXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim4701.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,315 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $41,164 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250    
Satellite radio 486    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
All-weather floor mats 99 235 235
Cargo mat 92    
Rear spoiler 551    
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633    
Satellite radio 389    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 720    
All-weather floor mats 59 185 185
Cargo mat 55    
Rear spoiler 345    
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 5,378 475 475
Options (change) 4,201 385 385
Destination 765 820 820
Total Price $53,458 $30,640 $31,640
Total Invoice $46,130 $29,376 $30,336

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,660
Model Year200820152015
ModelGXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim4701.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,458$30,640$31,640
Adjustments for Features-7,070-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,388$29,590$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$46,130$29,376$30,336
Adjustments for Features-6,101-1,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,029$28,369$30,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,967

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820152015
ModelGXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim4701.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Barometer$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,710$4,690$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,070$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,101-1,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelGXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.2 in179.6 in
Width74.0 in70.8 in
Height74.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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