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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $32,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $59,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISC
TrimGTI AutobahnR430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $66,805
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $58,788
Rear spoiler     440
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 0 0 440
Options (change) 0 0 352
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $35,920 $40,635 $68,070
Total Invoice $34,517 $850 $59,965

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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: $29,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,745
Model Year201820182009
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$35,920$40,635$68,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$39,560$65,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$34,517$850$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-22-2,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$828$57,573
Cost Above Minimum$33,689$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201820182009
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 
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$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-2,392

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182009
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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