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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimR350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $50,270
Base Invoice $33,207 $47,002
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation Package   2,120
Steering-linked headlights   515
AWD   1,400
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation Package   1,956
Steering-linked headlights   473
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 1,500 4,035
Options (change) 1,440 3,738
Destination 770 995
Total Price $36,860 $55,300
Total Invoice $35,417 $51,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,309
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimR350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,860$55,300
Adjustments for Features0-9,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$45,670
Total Invoice$35,417$51,735
Adjustments for Features0-9,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$42,726

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimR350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,009

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length165.4 in192.5 in
Width70.3 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft356.3 ft3

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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 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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