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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $25,095
Base Invoice $36,537 $24,091
Navigation Package 2,465  
Premium Package 2,400  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Heated front seats 640  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 2,277  
Premium Package 2,244  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Xenon HID headlights 807  
Heated front seats 588  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,490 5,700
Options (change) 6,016 5,472
Destination 875 820
Total Price $46,440 $31,615
Total Invoice $43,428 $30,383

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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: $9,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,248
Model Year20122014
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,440$31,615
Adjustments for Features-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,310$31,615
Total Invoice$43,428$30,383
Adjustments for Features-4,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,631$30,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
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
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 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,445$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,178 lb.3,090 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
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%

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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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