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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: $17,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $15,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
TrimSEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $43,270 $50,270 $45,695 $52,405
Base Invoice $28,772 $40,457 $47,002 $42,954 $49,262
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995        
Door sill trim plates 240        
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120 2,120 2,120
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 500 500 500
Premium Package   1,110   1,110  
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535 535 535
Heated front seats   440   440  
Steering-linked headlights   515 515 515 515
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716        
Door sill trim plates 200        
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956 1,956 1,956
Panoramic sunroof   1,703 460 460 460
Premium Package   1,020   1,020  
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492 492 492
Heated front seats   405   405  
Steering-linked headlights   473 473 473 473
Options (change) 2,235 6,570 3,670 5,220 3,670
Options (change) 1,916 6,049 3,381 4,806 3,381
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,025 $50,835 $54,935 $51,910 $57,070
Total Invoice $31,508 $47,501 $51,378 $48,755 $53,638

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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: $13,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,171
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
TrimSEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
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$50,835$54,935$51,910$57,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,855-5,030-5,405-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$46,980$49,905$46,505$50,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$3,400$0$3,910
Total Invoice$31,508$47,501$51,378$48,755$53,638
Adjustments for Features0-3,602-4,704-5,076-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$43,899$46,674$43,679$47,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$2,995$0$3,704

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172018201820182018
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  
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
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
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150$150
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
Larger infotainment display $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
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$7,670$8,845$9,220$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855$5,030$5,405$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,602-4,704-5,076-6,255

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172018
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested250083%
Total Not Requested50017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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 reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h 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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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