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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelRCRCRCJetta
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $26,245
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $25,195
Premium Package 1,240   1,240  
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Blind spot warning system   600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Premium Package 1,141   1,141  
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Blind spot warning system   552    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 4,780 4,140 4,780 930
Options (change) 4,405 3,816 4,405 755
Destination 950 950 950 850
Total Price $45,725 $47,700 $48,510 $28,025
Total Invoice $42,551 $44,393 $45,142 $26,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,160
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelRCRCRCJetta
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$45,725$47,700$48,510$28,025
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,910-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,015$44,790$46,800$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$2,785$0
Total Invoice$42,551$44,393$45,142$26,800
Adjustments for Features-1,591-2,708-1,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,960$41,685$43,551$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$2,591$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelRCRCRCJetta
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
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
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,215$5,015$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$2,910$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,591-2,708-1,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelRCJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.4 in
Length184.8 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height54.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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