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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Trim1.8T SEL330
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $36,370
Base Invoice $28,210 $32,186
Lighting Package 995  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   3,740
Navigation system   2,350
Heated front seats   665
Lighting Package 856  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,992
Navigation system   1,980
Heated front seats   532
Options (change) 995 6,755
Options (change) 856 5,504
Destination 820 695
Total Price $31,200 $43,820
Total Invoice $29,886 $38,385

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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: $11,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Trim1.8T SEL330
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4223hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,200$43,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$42,305
Total Invoice$29,886$38,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$37,058

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Trim1.8T SEL330
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,327

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162006
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.3,861 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested185055%
Total Not Requested152545%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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