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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,900 $24,295
Base Invoice $39,177 $23,323
Navigation Package 1,750  
Premium Package 1,085  
Wood trim 400  
Sunroof 1,100  
Heated front seats 440  
Steering-linked headlights 415  
Lexus Safety System+ 635  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 1,619  
Premium Package 999  
Wood trim 368  
Sunroof 1,012  
Heated front seats 405  
Steering-linked headlights 383  
Lexus Safety System+ 584  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,825 6,630
Options (change) 5,370 6,366
Destination 950 770
Total Price $48,675 $31,695
Total Invoice $45,497 $30,459

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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: $9,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,374
Model Year20162011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,675$31,695
Adjustments for Features-7,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$31,695
Total Invoice$45,497$30,459
Adjustments for Features-6,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,833$30,459

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,295$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length192.5 in165.4 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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