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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelGXGXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim460460 PremiumGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,245 $58,040 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $48,984 $53,396 $23,803 $33,403
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Cargo cover 150      
Navigation system 1,990      
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Cargo cover 140      
Navigation system 1,844      
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 2,955 0 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 2,733 0 5,952 1,651
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $57,075 $58,915 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $52,592 $54,271 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,671
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelGXGXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim460460 PremiumGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V8301hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,075$58,915$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-11,255-12,1300-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,820$46,785$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0$3,570
Total Invoice$52,592$54,271$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-10,371-11,1740-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,221$43,097$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$876$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelGXGXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim460460 PremiumGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,020$14,895$2,765$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,255$12,130$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,371-11,1740-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelGXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length189.2 in165.4 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height74.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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