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

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Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $36,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $29,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,355 $24,295
Base Invoice $57,728 $23,323
Rear spoiler 440  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Rear spoiler 352  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 440 5,530
Options (change) 352 5,310
Destination 765 770
Total Price $67,560 $30,595
Total Invoice $58,845 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,613
Model Year20082011
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,560$30,595
Adjustments for Features-7,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,720$30,595
Total Invoice$58,845$29,403
Adjustments for Features-6,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,016$29,403

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,130$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8290

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length178.5 in165.4 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height53.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested227556%
Total Not Requested177544%

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