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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $50,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $42,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelLXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim5701.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $79,455 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $70,716 $28,171 $29,131
Preferred Accessory Package 240    
Intuitive Parking Assist 1,000    
All-weather floor mats 255 235 235
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Cargo net   100 100
Preferred Accessory Package 146    
Intuitive Parking Assist 860    
All-weather floor mats 155 185 185
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 1,495 1,270 1,270
Options (change) 1,161 1,063 1,063
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $81,825 $31,435 $32,435
Total Invoice $72,752 $30,054 $31,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,414
Model Year201120152015
ModelLXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim5701.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine383hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)312, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$81,825$31,435$32,435
Adjustments for Features-13,820-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,005$30,385$32,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$72,752$30,054$31,014
Adjustments for Features-12,288-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,464$29,050$31,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120152015
ModelLXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim5701.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
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 
Crawl control$500  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Passenger side camera$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
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  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150  
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, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$17,810$5,040$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,820$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,288-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
ModelLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length196.5 in179.6 in
Width77.6 in70.8 in
Height75.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%
Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Passenger side camera200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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