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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350400h1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $29,385
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $28,210
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Heated front seats 665 665  
Door sill trim plates     240
Navigation system 2,225 2,225  
Heated front seats 532 532  
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 3,315 3,315 240
Options (change) 2,757 2,757 200
Destination 765 765 820
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0
Total Price $41,480 $43,460 $30,445
Total Invoice $36,621 $38,326 $29,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,215
Model Year200820082016
ModelRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350400h1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,480$43,460$30,445
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,305$43,460$29,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$0
Total Invoice$36,621$38,326$29,230
Adjustments for Features-1550-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,466$38,326$28,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082016
ModelRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350400h1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,270$4,095$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550-979

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in103.5 in
Length186.2 in179.6 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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