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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,940 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||
| Difference: $33,285 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | F | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $62,805 | $36,945 |
| Navigation Package | 1,530 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | |
| Sunroof | 1,100 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,416 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 276 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | |
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | |
| Sunroof | 1,012 | |
| Options (change) | 7,470 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,881 | 0 |
| Destination | 950 | 995 |
| Total Price | $71,225 | $37,940 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,695 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,765 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | F | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 467hp V8 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,225 | $37,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,590 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,635 | $37,940 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | F | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,580 | $4,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,590 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,479 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 2,874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 62% |
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