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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: $30,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,191

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $37,700
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $33,742
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
Heated front seats     665
Navigation system     2,650
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
Heated front seats     532
Navigation system     2,225
Options (change) 240 240 3,315
Options (change) 200 200 2,757
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $30,405 $31,405 $41,840
Total Invoice $29,191 $30,151 $37,324

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,757
Model Year201520152009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,405$31,405$41,840
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$31,405$41,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$29,191$30,151$37,324
Adjustments for Features-1,0080-384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,183$30,151$36,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201520152009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,840$3,790$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0080-384

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.9 in
Length179.6 in186.2 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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