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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: $30,630

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $17,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $15,224

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Model Year2015201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI SE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $26,673 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Driver Assistance Package 695      
Lighting Package 995      
Cargo net 100 65 65 65
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795 660 795
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates   449 449 449
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Driver Assistance Package 598      
Lighting Package 856      
Cargo net 80 39 39 39
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732 607 732
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates   335 335 335
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 2,025 6,923 6,498 6,633
Options (change) 1,719 6,116 5,723 5,848
Destination 820 975 975 975
Total Price $30,630 $48,053 $50,243 $50,618
Total Invoice $29,212 $44,436 $46,474 $46,822

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,149
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI SE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$30,630$48,053$50,243$50,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-4,925-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,630$44,728$45,318$47,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590$2,465
Total Invoice$29,212$44,436$46,474$46,822
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-4,556-3,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,212$41,361$41,918$43,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557$2,293

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI SE200t300350
Body2dr 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$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
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   
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   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation app $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
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$200
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,340$6,665$8,265$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$4,925$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,075-4,556-3,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIRC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.5 in
Length167.5 in184.8 in
Width70.5 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

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