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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: $9,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $36,945
Comfort Package 1,950  
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Comfort Package 1,796  
Premium Package 2,244  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,425 1,100
Options (change) 7,797 1,056
Destination 875 995
Total Price $48,375 $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: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,920
Model Year20122021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,375$39,040
Adjustments for Features-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,120$39,040

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,045$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2380

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length187.8 in167.6 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft353.7 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 surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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