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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: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $14,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI Autobahn200t300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $33,667 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Cargo net 100 65 65 65
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,160 1,160  
Fog lights   410 410 410
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   449 449 449
Cargo mat   105 105 105
LED headlights       1,160
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Cargo net 80 39 39 39
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,067 1,067  
Fog lights   376 376 376
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Painted brake calipers (optional)   276   276
Illuminated door sill trim plates   335 335 335
Cargo mat   65 65 65
LED headlights       1,067
Options (change) 335 13,958 9,468 12,873
Options (change) 265 12,596 8,463 11,596
Destination 850 975 975 975
Total Price $36,255 $55,088 $53,213 $56,858
Total Invoice $34,782 $50,916 $49,214 $52,570

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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: $15,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,883
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI Autobahn200t300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp 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$36,255$55,088$53,213$56,858
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,675-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$53,463$51,538$55,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$3,970
Total Invoice$34,782$50,916$49,214$52,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,502-1,549-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$49,414$47,665$51,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,749$0$3,657

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIRCRCRC
TrimGTI Autobahn200t300350
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 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Performance meter $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,315$6,365$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,675$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,502-1,549-1,248

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
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.3,738 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
17.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested180057%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115042%
Total Not Requested157558%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested172556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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