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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelRXRXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim350450h1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $28,171 $29,131
Comfort Package 1,950 825    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110    
AC power outlet 100      
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Driver Assistance Package     695 695
Lighting Package     995 995
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Comfort Package 1,796 759    
Premium Package 2,244 2,244    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100    
AC power outlet 92      
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Driver Assistance Package     598 598
Lighting Package     856 856
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 7,525 7,175 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 6,969 6,647 1,654 1,654
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $47,475 $53,285 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $44,381 $50,042 $30,645 $31,605

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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: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,341
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelRXRXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim350450h1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,475$53,285$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-4,705-4,680-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,770$48,605$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,835$0$2,050
Total Invoice$44,381$50,042$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-4,398-4,395-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,983$45,647$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,664$0$1,963

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelRXRXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim350450h1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,495$7,470$3,840$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$4,680$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,398-4,395-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in179.6 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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