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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $34,795
Base Invoice $35,363 $33,403
Premium Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
AWD 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Premium Package 2,028  
Xenon HID headlights 753  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Heated front seats 550  
AWD 1,267  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 7,890 1,720
Options (change) 6,864 1,651
Destination 875 795
Total Price $47,840 $37,310
Total Invoice $43,102 $35,849

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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: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,933
Model Year20112013
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,840$37,310
Adjustments for Features-5,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,935$37,310
Total Invoice$43,102$35,849
Adjustments for Features-5,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,782$35,849

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,845$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in165.4 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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