Lexus SC Lexus SC 2010 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $27,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,405 $39,785
Rear spoiler 440  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 352  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 440 1,100
Options (change) 352 1,056
Destination 875 850
Total Price $69,720 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,520
Model Year20102018
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$69,720$41,735
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,955$41,735

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelSCGolf / GTI
Trim430R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,705$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,840 lb.3,373 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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