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

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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $37,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $34,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRCGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $62,400 $24,995
Base Invoice $58,032 $23,995
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 925 820
Total Price $63,325 $25,815
Total Invoice $58,957 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,046
Model Year20152017
ModelRCGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine467hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$63,325$25,815
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,000$25,815
Total Invoice$58,957$24,815
Adjustments for Features-3,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,861$24,815

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelRCGolf / GTI
TrimFGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console$250 
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
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelRCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in103.8 in
Length184.8 in167.5 in
Width72.4 in70.5 in
Height54.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.452.7 ft3

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