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

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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,074

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,073

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRabbit / GTI
Trim200t300350GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $23,230
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $21,656
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795  
Cargo net 65 65 65 69
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 185
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Autobahn Package       1,900
Navigation system       1,990
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732  
Cargo net 39 39 39 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 145
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Autobahn Package       1,759
Navigation system       1,758
Options (change) 7,444 3,659 7,154 4,144
Options (change) 6,681 3,197 6,413 3,717
Destination 975 975 975 700
Total Price $48,574 $47,404 $51,139 $28,074
Total Invoice $45,001 $43,948 $47,387 $26,073

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,346
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRabbit / GTI
Trim200t300350GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$48,574$47,404$51,139$28,074
Adjustments for Features-5,460-4,885-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,114$42,519$45,579$28,074
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$0
Total Invoice$45,001$43,948$47,387$26,073
Adjustments for Features-5,058-4,529-5,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,943$39,419$42,235$26,073
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$2,816$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRabbit / GTI
Trim200t300350GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,490$7,915$8,590$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,460$4,885$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,058-4,529-5,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172009
ModelRCRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length184.8 in165.8 in
Width72.4 in69.3 in
Height54.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.441.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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