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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: $36,255 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||
| Difference: $16,958 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||
| Difference: $14,432 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 | $35,070 |
| Base Invoice | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 | $33,667 |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | |
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | 4,105 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,160 | 1,160 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 110 | 110 | 110 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 105 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 300 | 300 | ||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 449 | 449 | 449 | |
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | |
| LED headlights | 1,160 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | |
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | 3,777 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,067 | 1,067 | ||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 65 | 65 | 65 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 276 | 276 | ||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 335 | 335 | 335 | |
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | |
| LED headlights | 1,067 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,958 | 9,468 | 12,873 | 335 |
| Options (change) | 12,596 | 8,463 | 11,596 | 265 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 850 |
| Total Price | $55,088 | $53,213 | $56,858 | $36,255 |
| Total Invoice | $50,916 | $49,214 | $52,570 | $34,782 |
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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: $15,283 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,883 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $55,088 | $53,213 | $56,858 | $36,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,625 | -1,675 | -1,350 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,463 | $51,538 | $55,508 | $36,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,925 | $0 | $3,970 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,916 | $49,214 | $52,570 | $34,782 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,502 | -1,549 | -1,248 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,414 | $47,665 | $51,322 | $34,782 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,749 | $0 | $3,657 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar 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 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,315 | $6,365 | $6,040 | $4,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,625 | $1,675 | $1,350 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,502 | -1,549 | -1,248 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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. | 2,946 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 200t
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1500 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 34% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | 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 | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Boost gauge | 75 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | 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 | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 37% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | 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 | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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