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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: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $17,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $15,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
TrimSEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $41,900 $50,275 $52,235 $57,095
Base Invoice $28,772 $39,177 $47,013 $49,101 $53,669
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995        
Door sill trim plates 240        
Lexus Safety System+   635 635 635 635
Wood trim   400      
Premium Package   1,085      
Navigation Package   1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500    
Blind spot warning system   500 500    
Steering-linked headlights   415 415 415 415
Heated front seats   440      
Panoramic sunroof   1,600 500 500 500
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716        
Door sill trim plates 200        
Lexus Safety System+   584 584 584 584
Wood trim   368      
Premium Package   999      
Navigation Package   1,619 1,619    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460    
Blind spot warning system   460 460    
Steering-linked headlights   383 383 383 383
Heated front seats   405      
Panoramic sunroof   1,472 460 460 460
Options (change) 2,235 7,325 4,300 1,550 1,550
Options (change) 1,916 6,750 3,966 1,427 1,427
Destination 820 950 950 950 950
Total Price $33,025 $50,175 $55,525 $54,735 $59,595
Total Invoice $31,508 $46,877 $51,929 $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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,908
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
TrimSEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$33,025$50,175$55,525$54,735$59,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-6,480-3,855-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$46,470$49,045$50,880$53,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$4,410$6,720
Total Invoice$31,508$46,877$51,929$51,478$56,046
Adjustments for Features0-3,461-6,060-3,626-6,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$43,416$45,869$47,852$50,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,453$4,436$6,606

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
TrimSEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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  
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 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Interior ambient lighting$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    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$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    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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    
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    
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$3,815$7,520$10,295$7,670$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$6,480$3,855$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,461-6,060-3,626-6,024

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172016
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 SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested250083%
Total Not Requested50017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested190088%
Total Not Requested25012%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested190088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested190088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested190088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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