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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelJettaRCRCRCRC
TrimGLI200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,745 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $22,795 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Autobahn Package 2,050        
Navigation system 900        
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 375 399 399 399  
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Autobahn Package 1,968        
Navigation system 864        
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 300 280 280 280  
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 3,560 3,489 3,489 3,489 2,680
Options (change) 3,317 3,093 3,093 3,093 2,437
Destination 770 975 975 975 975
Total Price $28,075 $44,619 $47,234 $47,474 $67,820
Total Invoice $26,882 $41,413 $43,844 $44,067 $63,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,540
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelJettaRCRCRCRC
TrimGLI200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,075$44,619$47,234$47,474$67,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,300-6,000-4,300-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$40,319$41,234$43,174$62,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$2,855$22,201
Total Invoice$26,882$41,413$43,844$44,067$63,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,991-5,569-3,991-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$37,422$38,275$40,076$58,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$853$2,654$20,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelJettaRCRCRCRC
TrimGLI200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
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$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Performance meter    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200 $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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,940$6,240$7,940$6,240$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,300$6,000$4,300$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,991-5,569-3,991-4,930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017
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.3,738 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 seats200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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