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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: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $15,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350 F SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,270 $36,945
Navigation Package 2,120  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Steering-linked headlights 515  
Panoramic sunroof 500  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 1,956  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Steering-linked headlights 473  
Panoramic sunroof 460  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,510 1,100
Options (change) 3,139 1,056
Destination 995 995
Total Price $54,775 $39,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,369
Model Year20182021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350 F SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$54,775$39,040
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,795$39,040

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Trim350 F SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,520$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182021
ModelRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length192.5 in167.6 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft353.7 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 audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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