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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,949

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $18,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $15,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $37,400
Base Invoice $17,138 $33,099
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150  
CD changer, remote 499  
Heated front seats   665
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133  
CD changer, remote 323  
Heated front seats   532
Options (change) 929 665
Options (change) 703 532
Destination 630 765
Total Price $19,949 $38,830
Total Invoice $18,471 $34,396

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,147
Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17
Total Price$19,949$38,830
Adjustments for Features0-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,949$34,565
Total Invoice$18,471$34,396
Adjustments for Features0-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,471$30,618

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$1,740$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,778

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in106.9 in
Length164.9 in186.2 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height56.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft384.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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