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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $37,700
Base Invoice $23,323 $33,742
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Performance Package   4,055
Navigation system   2,650
Heated front seats   540
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Performance Package   3,649
Navigation system   2,225
Heated front seats   432
Options (change) 6,630 7,245
Options (change) 6,366 6,306
Destination 770 825
Total Price $31,695 $45,770
Total Invoice $30,459 $40,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,480
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,695$45,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$41,365
Total Invoice$30,459$40,873
Adjustments for Features0-3,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$36,939

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,934

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.9 in
Length165.4 in186.2 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested270051%
Total Not Requested255049%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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