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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,397

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Model Year2014201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI200t300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,095 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $24,091 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Driver's Edition 4,600      
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
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Driver's Edition 4,416      
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) 4,835 7,379 3,594 7,089
Options (change) 4,601 6,642 3,158 6,374
Destination 820 975 975 975
Total Price $30,750 $48,509 $47,339 $51,074
Total Invoice $29,512 $44,962 $43,909 $47,348

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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: $12,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,385
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI200t300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,750$48,509$47,339$51,074
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-4,325-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$43,609$43,014$46,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060
Total Invoice$29,512$44,962$43,909$47,348
Adjustments for Features0-4,542-4,012-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$40,420$39,897$42,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$523$0$2,816

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2014201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI200t300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
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   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $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 
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   
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   
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   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
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 $200
Metal pedals$75   
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 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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$8,140$7,565$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900$4,325$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,542-4,012-4,635

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIRC
Body4dr 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 player0No
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 player0No
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%

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