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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: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $36,945
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Heated front seats 665  
Navigation system 2,650  
Adaptive cruise control 600  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Heated front seats 532  
Navigation system 2,225  
Adaptive cruise control 480  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,755 1,100
Options (change) 5,793 1,056
Destination 765 995
Total Price $44,920 $39,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,673
Model Year20082021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,920$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$37,770

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,395$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-67

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.8 in
Length186.2 in167.6 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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