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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $30,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,805 $36,945
Rear spoiler 440  
Rear spoiler 352  
Options (change) 440 0
Options (change) 352 0
Destination 825 995
Total Price $68,070 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,578
Model Year20092021
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,070$37,940
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,355$37,940

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092021
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,580$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092021
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.8 in
Length178.5 in167.6 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height53.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.853.7 ft3

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