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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: $31,335

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $38,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $34,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIRC
TrimGTI SEF
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $62,805
Base Invoice $26,904 $58,408
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Lighting Package 995  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Lighting Package 856  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 2,490 5,640
Options (change) 2,142 5,189
Destination 820 950
Total Price $31,335 $69,395
Total Invoice $29,866 $64,547

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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: $35,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,272
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIRC
TrimGTI SEF
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,335$69,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,335$66,805
Total Invoice$29,866$64,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,866$62,138

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIRC
TrimGTI SEF
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,221 lb.3,958 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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested100037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested124055%

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