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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,000 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $16,559 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $14,360 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | GTI | R | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $23,995 | $33,990 | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 |
| Base Invoice | $23,035 | $32,631 | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 |
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 235 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 220 | 220 | 220 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | |||
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 105 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | ||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 185 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 201 | 201 | 201 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | |||
| Cargo mat | 65 | 65 | 65 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | ||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,235 | 1,735 | 7,599 | 3,814 | 7,309 |
| Options (change) | 5,945 | 1,625 | 6,843 | 3,359 | 6,575 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $31,000 | $36,495 | $48,729 | $47,559 | $51,294 |
| Total Invoice | $29,750 | $35,026 | $45,163 | $44,110 | $47,549 |
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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: $12,234 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,349 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | GTI | R | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | 300, 8 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $31,000 | $36,495 | $48,729 | $47,559 | $51,294 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,950 | -4,900 | -4,325 | -5,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,000 | $34,545 | $43,829 | $43,234 | $46,294 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,545 | $595 | $0 | $3,060 |
| Total Invoice | $29,750 | $35,026 | $45,163 | $44,110 | $47,549 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,872 | -4,541 | -4,011 | -4,635 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,750 | $33,154 | $40,622 | $40,099 | $42,914 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,404 | $523 | $0 | $2,815 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | GTI | R | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $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 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,390 | $5,340 | $8,290 | $7,715 | $8,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,950 | $4,900 | $4,325 | $5,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,872 | -4,541 | -4,011 | -4,635 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | RC |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,969 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3275 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Quick response PTC heater (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Quick response PTC heater (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Quick response PTC heater (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 54% |
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