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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $37,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $29,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,355 $25,095
Base Invoice $57,728 $24,091
Rear spoiler 440  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Rear spoiler 352  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 440 4,600
Options (change) 352 4,416
Destination 765 820
Total Price $67,560 $30,515
Total Invoice $58,845 $29,327

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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: $28,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,341
Model Year20082014
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,560$30,515
Adjustments for Features-8,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,320$30,515
Total Invoice$58,845$29,327
Adjustments for Features-7,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,668$29,327

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
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$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1770

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

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