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

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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,099 $33,207
Navigation system 2,650  
Heated front seats 540  
Performance Package 4,055  
AWD 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation system 2,225  
Heated front seats 432  
Performance Package 3,649  
AWD 1,239  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 8,645 1,500
Options (change) 7,545 1,440
Destination 765 770
Total Price $46,810 $36,860
Total Invoice $41,409 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,189
Model Year20082012
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,810$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,380$36,860
Total Invoice$41,409$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,606$35,417

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,345$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in165.4 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,326 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
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 Requested270051%
Total Not Requested257549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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