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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: $17,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $43,120 $50,120 $53,035 $56,495
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $40,316 $46,845 $49,853 $53,105
Driver Assistance Package 695 695        
Lighting Package 995 995        
Door sill trim plates 240 240        
Navigation Package     1,690 1,690    
Obstacle detection, rear     535 535    
Heated front seats     440      
Panoramic sunroof     1,600 500 500 500
Wood trim     400      
Premium Package     960      
Steering-linked headlights       415 415 415
Driver Assistance Package 598 598        
Lighting Package 856 856        
Door sill trim plates 200 200        
Navigation Package     1,563 1,563    
Obstacle detection, rear     492 492    
Heated front seats     405      
Panoramic sunroof     1,472 460 460 460
Wood trim     368      
Premium Package     883      
Steering-linked headlights       383 383 383
Options (change) 1,930 1,930 5,625 3,140 915 915
Options (change) 1,654 1,654 5,183 2,898 843 843
Destination 820 820 975 975 975 975
Total Price $32,095 $33,095 $49,720 $54,235 $54,925 $58,385
Total Invoice $30,645 $31,605 $46,474 $50,718 $51,671 $54,923

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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: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,097
Model Year201520152017201720172017
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
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
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$49,720$54,235$54,925$58,385
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-7,205-8,530-9,605-10,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,095$42,515$45,705$45,320$47,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$3,190$2,805$5,415
Total Invoice$30,645$31,605$46,474$50,718$51,671$54,923
Adjustments for Features-1,0030-6,735-7,977-9,036-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,642$31,605$39,739$42,741$42,635$45,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0$3,002$2,896$5,349

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201520152017201720172017
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$850
Cruise control$150$150    
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$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
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$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0    
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$3,240$2,190$9,395$10,720$11,795$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$7,205$8,530$9,605$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030-6,735-7,977-9,036-9,835

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152017
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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