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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $35,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $32,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIRC
TrimGTI AutobahnF
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $62,400
Base Invoice $33,667 $58,032
Navigation Package   1,760
Adaptive cruise control   500
Sunroof   1,100
Leather seating surfaces   800
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation Package   1,627
Adaptive cruise control   460
Sunroof   1,012
Leather seating surfaces   736
Premium Package F   4,048
Options (change) 0 8,560
Options (change) 0 7,883
Destination 850 925
Total Price $35,920 $71,885
Total Invoice $34,517 $66,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,124
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIRC
TrimGTI AutobahnF
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,920$71,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$70,595
Total Invoice$34,517$66,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$65,641

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIRC
TrimGTI AutobahnF
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIRC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.5 in
Length167.6 in184.8 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,749 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		17.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft310.4 ft3

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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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85038%
Total Not Requested139062%

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