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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,845

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRXRabbit / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $23,300
Base Invoice $33,099 $21,721
Premium Package 1,245  
Heated front seats 665  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Navigation system 2,650 1,800
AWD 1,400  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Premium Package 1,122  
Heated front seats 532  
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Navigation system 2,225 1,589
AWD 1,239  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 6,775 5,895
Options (change) 5,852 5,458
Destination 765 650
Total Price $44,940 $29,845
Total Invoice $39,716 $27,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,823
Model Year20082008
ModelRXRabbit / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,940$29,845
Adjustments for Features-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,210$29,845
Total Invoice$39,716$27,829
Adjustments for Features-5,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,652$27,829

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelRXRabbit / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,995$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelRXRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in165.8 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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