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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $31,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $58,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISC
TrimGTI AutobahnR430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $66,355
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $57,728
Cargo net 100 100  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Rear spoiler     440
Cargo net 80 80  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 100 100 637
Options (change) 80 80 469
Destination 850 850 765
Total Price $36,020 $40,735 $67,757
Total Invoice $34,597 $930 $58,962

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,660
Model Year201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISC
TrimGTI AutobahnR430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4292hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$36,020$40,735$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$39,660$65,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$34,597$930$58,962
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$905$56,565
Cost Above Minimum$33,692$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISC
TrimGTI AutobahnR430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,990$10,065$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25-2,397

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTISC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in103.1 in
Length167.6 in178.5 in
Width70.8 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in53.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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