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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelRXRXRXRXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $45,695 $52,405 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $42,954 $49,262 $28,171 $29,131
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 500 500 500    
Premium Package 1,110   1,110      
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120 2,120 2,120    
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535 535 535    
Heated front seats 440   440      
Steering-linked headlights 515 515 515 515    
Driver Assistance Package         695 695
Lighting Package         995 995
Door sill trim plates         240 240
Panoramic sunroof 1,703 460 460 460    
Premium Package 1,020   1,020      
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956 1,956 1,956    
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492 492 492    
Heated front seats 405   405      
Steering-linked headlights 473 473 473 473    
Driver Assistance Package         598 598
Lighting Package         856 856
Door sill trim plates         200 200
Options (change) 6,570 3,670 5,220 3,670 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 6,049 3,381 4,806 3,381 1,654 1,654
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820
Total Price $50,835 $54,935 $51,910 $57,070 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $47,501 $51,378 $48,755 $53,638 $30,645 $31,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,467
Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelRXRXRXRXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,835$54,935$51,910$57,070$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-7,655-8,830-9,205-10,455-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,180$46,105$42,705$46,615$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$475$3,400$0$3,910$0$2,050
Total Invoice$47,501$51,378$48,755$53,638$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-7,153-8,258-8,646-9,826-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,348$43,120$40,109$43,812$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$239$3,011$0$3,703$0$1,963

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelRXRXRXRXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0    
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$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$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$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$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 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Compass    $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $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$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$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$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$9,695$10,870$11,245$12,495$3,090$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,655$8,830$9,205$10,455$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,153-8,258-8,646-9,826-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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 reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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