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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $26,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $24,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $41,900
Base Invoice $17,138 $39,177
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150  
Heated front seats   440
Sunroof   1,100
Wood trim   400
Premium Package   1,085
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133  
Heated front seats   405
Sunroof   1,012
Wood trim   368
Premium Package   999
Options (change) 430 3,025
Options (change) 380 2,784
Destination 630 950
Total Price $19,450 $45,875
Total Invoice $18,148 $42,911

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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: $16,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,629
Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/65-18
Total Price$19,450$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-9,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$36,110
Total Invoice$18,148$42,911
Adjustments for Features0-9,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$33,777

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGLS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$565$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,134

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in109.8 in
Length164.9 in192.5 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height56.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft356.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
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 Requested1900100%

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