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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $19,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelGXGXGolf / GTI
Trim460460 PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,245 $58,040 $36,945
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Navigation system 1,990    
Cargo cover 150    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930  
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Navigation system 1,844    
Cargo cover 140    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,627  
Options (change) 2,955 3,930 0
Options (change) 2,733 3,627 0
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $57,075 $62,845 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,064
Model Year201220122021
ModelGXGXGolf / GTI
Trim460460 PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V8301hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9330, 17400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,075$62,845$37,940
Adjustments for Features-6,005-8,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,070$54,790$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,720$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122021
ModelGXGXGolf / GTI
Trim460460 PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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$500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,245$15,295$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$8,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,533-7,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelGXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length189.2 in167.6 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height74.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in35.6 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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