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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $19,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRXRXRXRX
TrimSEL350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $43,120 $50,120 $53,035 $56,495
Navigation Package   1,690 1,690    
Premium Package   960      
Wood trim   400      
Larger infotainment display   430 430 430 430
Blind spot warning system   1,065 1,065    
Heated front seats   440      
Panoramic sunroof   1,600 500 500 500
Navigation Package   1,563 1,563    
Premium Package   883      
Wood trim   368      
Larger infotainment display   396 396 396 396
Blind spot warning system   980 980    
Heated front seats   405      
Panoramic sunroof   1,472 460 460 460
Options (change) 0 6,585 3,685 930 930
Options (change) 0 6,067 3,399 856 856
Destination 850 975 975 975 975
Total Price $31,095 $50,680 $54,780 $54,940 $58,400

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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: $14,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,714
Model Year20182017201720172017
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)225/45-17235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$31,095$50,680$54,780$54,940$58,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,130-6,305-7,080-7,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$45,550$48,475$47,860$50,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925$2,310$4,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182017201720172017
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    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
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    
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 warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
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    
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 headlights $200$200$200$200
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
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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$3,090$8,220$9,395$10,170$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,130$6,305$7,080$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,794-5,895-6,660-7,460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length179.8 in192.5 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
Lexus RX 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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