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Lexus LC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $66,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $59,750

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Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLCLCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim500500hGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $92,000 $96,510 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $84,640 $88,788 $23,035 $32,631
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Polished alloy wheels 1,210      
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 390      
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sport Package 1,288 1,288    
Convenience Package 920 920    
Polished alloy wheels 1,112      
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 360      
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 4,000 2,400 6,000 0
Options (change) 3,680 2,208 5,760 0
Destination 995 995 770 770
Total Price $96,995 $99,905 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $89,315 $91,991 $29,565 $33,401

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,522
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLCLCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim500500hGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine471hp V8295hp V6 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT10B10M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$96,995$99,905$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features-8,935-8,8100-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,060$91,095$30,765$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0$3,295
Total Invoice$89,315$91,991$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features-8,228-8,1120-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,087$83,879$29,565$32,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLCLCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim500500hGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,250$14,125$5,315$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,935$8,810$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,228-8,1120-673

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelLCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in101.5 in
Length187.4 in165.4 in
Width75.6 in70.3 in
Height53.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,281 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500h

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

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