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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,043

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Model Year20182014
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350 F SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,270 $25,095
Base Invoice $47,002 $24,091
Navigation Package 2,120  
Steering-linked headlights 515  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 1,956  
Steering-linked headlights 473  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,635 5,700
Options (change) 2,429 5,472
Destination 995 820
Total Price $53,900 $31,615
Total Invoice $50,426 $30,383

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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: $13,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,618
Model Year20182014
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350 F SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$53,900$31,615
Adjustments for Features-9,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,895$31,615
Total Invoice$50,426$30,383
Adjustments for Features-8,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,001$30,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350 F SportGTI
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,645$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
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 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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