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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: $38,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $9,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,495 $39,075
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Comfort Package   1,796
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Options (change) 1,100 8,425
Options (change) 1,056 7,797
Destination 920 875
Total Price $38,515 $48,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,995
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,515$48,375
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,515$48,120

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
TrimGTI Autobahn350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-238

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in107.9 in
Length167.6 in187.8 in
Width70.8 in74.2 in
Height58.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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