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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,700 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,742 $23,323
Performance Package 4,055  
Heated front seats 540  
Navigation system 2,650  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Performance Package 3,649  
Heated front seats 432  
Navigation system 2,225  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,245 6,630
Options (change) 6,306 6,366
Destination 825 770
Total Price $45,770 $31,695
Total Invoice $40,873 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,480
Model Year20092011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,770$31,695
Adjustments for Features-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,365$31,695
Total Invoice$40,873$30,459
Adjustments for Features-3,9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,939$30,459

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
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
HD radio $50
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 
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,670$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,870 lb.3,090 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

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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested270051%
Total Not Requested255049%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

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