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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $39,075 $44,735
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $35,363 $40,709
Driver Assistance Package 695 695    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Navigation Package     2,465 2,465
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Unbranded 12 speakers     110 110
Comfort Package     1,950 825
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
AC power outlet     100  
Xenon HID headlights       875
Driver Assistance Package 598 598    
Lighting Package 856 856    
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Navigation Package     2,172 2,172
Premium Package     2,028 2,028
Unbranded 12 speakers     94 94
Comfort Package     1,678 710
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430
AC power outlet     86  
Xenon HID headlights       753
Options (change) 1,930 1,930 7,525 7,175
Options (change) 1,654 1,654 6,488 6,187
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $32,095 $33,095 $47,475 $52,785
Total Invoice $30,645 $31,605 $42,726 $47,771

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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: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,850
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$32,095$33,095$47,475$52,785
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-4,705-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,095$42,770$48,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$5,485
Total Invoice$30,645$31,605$42,726$47,771
Adjustments for Features-1,0030-4,234-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,642$31,605$38,492$43,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0$5,179

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,840$2,790$7,495$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$4,705$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030-4,234-4,100

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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 Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length179.6 in187.8 in
Width70.8 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 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 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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