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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $17,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350450hSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,760 $46,410 $30,245
Navigation Package 2,775 2,775  
Premium Package 2,260 2,260  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Heated front seats 640    
AC power outlet 100 100  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Comfort Package   825  
Navigation Package 2,563 2,563  
Premium Package 2,115 2,115  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380  
Heated front seats 588    
AC power outlet 92 92  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Comfort Package   759  
Options (change) 7,775 7,960 0
Options (change) 7,198 7,369 0
Destination 910 910 850
Total Price $48,445 $55,280 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,608
Model Year201420142018
ModelRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350450hSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,445$55,280$31,095
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$53,150$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,660$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142018
ModelRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350450hSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,045$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,827-2,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in179.8 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,054 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 Room55.5 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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 surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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