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

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Lexus LX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $43,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $35,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelLXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim570GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,700 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $64,989 $23,803 $33,403
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 0 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 0 5,952 1,651
Destination 765 795 795
Total Price $75,465 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $65,754 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,162
Model Year200820132013
ModelLXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim570GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine383hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$75,465$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-13,8200-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,645$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$65,754$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-12,0420-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,712$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820132013
ModelLXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim570GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
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 
Crawl control$500  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$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  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$16,735$2,915$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,820$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,0420-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length196.5 in165.4 in
Width77.6 in70.3 in
Height75.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 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 headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested292572%
Total Not Requested112528%

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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