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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: $32,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $64,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $58,393

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Model Year20182016
ModelLCGolf / GTI
Trim500GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $92,000 $28,025
Base Invoice $84,640 $26,904
Sport Package 1,400  
Convenience Package 1,000  
Polished alloy wheels 1,210  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 390  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Sport Package 1,288  
Convenience Package 920  
Polished alloy wheels 1,112  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 360  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Options (change) 4,000 3,590
Options (change) 3,680 3,198
Destination 995 820
Total Price $96,995 $32,435
Total Invoice $89,315 $30,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,724
Model Year20182016
ModelLCGolf / GTI
Trim500GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine471hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$96,995$32,435
Adjustments for Features-3,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,010$32,435
Total Invoice$89,315$30,922
Adjustments for Features-3,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,646$30,922

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelLCGolf / GTI
Trim500GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,650$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelLCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in103.8 in
Length187.4 in167.5 in
Width75.6 in70.5 in
Height53.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,280 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.452.7 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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