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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelJettaRCRC
TrimGLI350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,745 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $22,795 $39,796 $58,032
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900    
Rear spoiler 375    
Navigation Package   1,530 1,760
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Fog lights   410  
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864    
Rear spoiler 300    
Navigation Package   1,416 1,627
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Fog lights   376  
Options (change) 3,325 3,040 2,860
Options (change) 3,132 2,804 2,639
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $27,840 $46,755 $66,185
Total Invoice $26,697 $43,525 $61,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,011
Model Year201220152015
ModelJettaRCRC
TrimGLI350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,840$46,755$66,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$42,655$61,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,030
Total Invoice$26,697$43,525$61,596
Adjustments for Features0-3,817-4,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$39,708$57,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201220152015
ModelJettaRCRC
TrimGLI350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,940$6,040$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,817-4,188

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelJettaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in107.5 in
Length182.2 in184.8 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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