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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTIR330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $36,370
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $32,186
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Navigation system     2,350
Performance Package     4,955
Heated front seats     540
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Navigation system     1,980
Performance Package     3,964
Heated front seats     432
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 7,845
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 6,376
Destination 770 770 695
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $44,910
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $39,257

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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: $8,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,863
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTIR330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4223hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$40,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$39,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-4,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$35,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTIR330
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 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
Total Value of Features$1,915$3,865$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-4,253

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,861 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested270055%
Total Not Requested222545%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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