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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRCRC
TrimGTI200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,465 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $21,885 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
All-weather floor mats 225 110 110 110 110
Navigation system 1,750        
Autobahn Package 2,815        
Bluetooth cell phone link 295        
Xenon HID headlights 700        
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler   399 399 399  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
All-weather floor mats 175 65 65 65 65
Navigation system 1,546        
Autobahn Package 2,606        
Bluetooth cell phone link 254        
Xenon HID headlights 618        
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler   280 280 280  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 5,785 7,379 3,594 7,089 2,785
Options (change) 5,199 6,642 3,158 6,374 2,502
Destination 750 975 975 975 975
Total Price $30,000 $48,509 $47,339 $51,074 $67,925
Total Invoice $27,834 $44,962 $43,909 $47,348 $63,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,961
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRCRC
TrimGTI200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,000$48,509$47,339$51,074$67,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,010-4,435-5,110-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$43,499$42,904$45,964$64,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060$21,286
Total Invoice$27,834$44,962$43,909$47,348$63,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,644-4,114-4,737-3,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$40,318$39,795$42,611$59,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$523$0$2,816$19,883

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRCRC
TrimGTI200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25 
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,330$9,340$8,765$9,440$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010$4,435$5,110$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,644-4,114-4,737-3,472

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102017
ModelGolf / GTIRC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in107.5 in
Length165.4 in184.8 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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