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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: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $17,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $15,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRXRXRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350350 F Sport450h450h F SportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $53,035 $56,495 $29,970
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $49,853 $53,105 $28,772
Navigation Package 1,690 1,690      
Blind spot warning system 1,065 1,065      
Wood trim 400        
Premium Package 960        
Heated front seats 440        
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights 415 415 415 415  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.         1,995
Door sill trim plates         240
Navigation Package 1,563 1,563      
Blind spot warning system 980 980      
Wood trim 368        
Premium Package 883        
Heated front seats 405        
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460 460 460  
Steering-linked headlights 383 383 383 383  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.         1,716
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 6,570 3,670 915 915 2,235
Options (change) 6,054 3,386 843 843 1,916
Destination 975 975 975 975 820
Total Price $50,665 $54,765 $54,925 $58,385 $33,025
Total Invoice $47,345 $51,206 $51,671 $54,923 $31,508

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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: $13,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,235
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRXRXRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350350 F Sport450h450h F SportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$50,665$54,765$54,925$58,385$33,025
Adjustments for Features-3,855-5,030-5,805-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,810$49,735$49,120$51,730$33,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$2,310$4,920$0
Total Invoice$47,345$51,206$51,671$54,923$31,508
Adjustments for Features-3,602-4,703-5,461-6,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,743$46,503$46,210$48,663$31,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,760$2,467$4,920$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRXRXRXRXGolf / GTI
Trim350350 F Sport450h450h F SportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support    $0
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,670$8,845$9,620$10,470$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$5,030$5,805$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,602-4,703-5,461-6,2600

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length192.5 in179.6 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250083%
Total Not Requested50017%

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