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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: $16,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $41,900 $50,275 $52,235 $57,095
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $39,177 $47,013 $49,101 $53,669
Lighting Package 995 995        
Driver Assistance Package 695 695        
Door sill trim plates 240 240        
Navigation Package     1,750 1,750    
Cold Weather Package     315      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500    
Heated front seats     440      
Panoramic sunroof     1,600 500 500 500
Wood trim     400      
Premium Package     1,085      
Steering-linked headlights       415 415 415
Lexus Safety System+       635 635 635
Lighting Package 856 856        
Driver Assistance Package 598 598        
Door sill trim plates 200 200        
Navigation Package     1,619 1,619    
Cold Weather Package     289      
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460    
Heated front seats     405      
Panoramic sunroof     1,472 460 460 460
Wood trim     368      
Premium Package     999      
Steering-linked headlights       383 383 383
Lexus Safety System+       584 584 584
Options (change) 1,930 1,930 6,090 3,800 1,550 1,550
Options (change) 1,654 1,654 5,612 3,506 1,427 1,427
Destination 820 820 950 950 950 950
Total Price $32,095 $33,095 $48,940 $55,025 $54,735 $59,595
Total Invoice $30,645 $31,605 $45,739 $51,469 $51,478 $56,046

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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: $12,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,443
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,095$33,095$48,940$55,025$54,735$59,595
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-4,980-9,980-7,655-10,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,095$43,960$45,045$47,080$49,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$1,085$3,120$5,430
Total Invoice$30,645$31,605$45,739$51,469$51,478$56,046
Adjustments for Features-1,0030-4,654-9,335-7,199-9,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,642$31,605$41,085$42,134$44,279$46,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0$1,049$3,194$5,364

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 $0 
AWD   $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Self-repairing paint  $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0    
Headlight washers  $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,390$7,370$12,370$10,045$12,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$4,980$9,980$7,655$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030-4,654-9,335-7,199-9,597

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length179.6 in192.5 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested155082%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested195091%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested195091%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested195091%

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