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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: $14,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $39,075
Base Invoice $23,323 $36,537
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Xenon HID headlights   875
Heated front seats   640
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Xenon HID headlights   807
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 6,630 6,490
Options (change) 6,366 6,016
Destination 770 875
Total Price $31,695 $46,440
Total Invoice $30,459 $43,428

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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: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,546
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$31,695$46,440
Adjustments for Features0-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$41,710
Total Invoice$30,459$43,428
Adjustments for Features0-4,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$39,005

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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, 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,423

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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 Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length165.4 in187.8 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft380.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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