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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: $23,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $21,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $39,075
Base Invoice $17,138 $36,537
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150  
CD changer, remote 499  
Heated front seats   640
Premium Package   2,400
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133  
CD changer, remote 323  
Heated front seats   588
Premium Package   2,244
Options (change) 929 3,040
Options (change) 703 2,832
Destination 630 875
Total Price $19,949 $42,990
Total Invoice $18,471 $40,244

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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: $14,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,966
Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/60-18
Total Price$19,949$42,990
Adjustments for Features0-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,949$34,650
Total Invoice$18,471$40,244
Adjustments for Features0-7,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,471$32,437

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$815$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,807

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in107.9 in
Length164.9 in187.8 in
Width68.3 in74.2 in
Height56.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft380.3 ft3

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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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%

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