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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: $27,890

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,640

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Lighting Package 995          
Driver Assistance Package 695          
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,690        
Premium Package       1,240   1,240
Navigation Package       1,530 1,530 1,530
Sunroof       1,100 1,100 1,100
Fog lights       410 410 410
Blind spot warning system         600  
Lighting Package 856          
Driver Assistance Package 598          
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,454        
Premium Package       1,141   1,141
Navigation Package       1,416 1,416 1,416
Sunroof       1,012 1,012 1,012
Fog lights       376 376 376
Blind spot warning system         552  
Options (change) 1,690 1,690 0 4,280 3,640 4,280
Options (change) 1,454 1,454 0 3,945 3,356 3,945
Destination 820 820 820 950 950 950
Total Price $27,890 $28,920 $30,100 $45,225 $47,200 $48,010
Total Invoice $26,640 $27,627 $28,929 $42,091 $43,933 $44,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,729
Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,890$28,920$30,100$45,225$47,200$48,010
Adjustments for Features-9500-250-2,825-4,025-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$28,920$29,850$42,400$43,175$45,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,980$2,910$0$775$2,785
Total Invoice$26,640$27,627$28,929$42,091$43,933$44,682
Adjustments for Features-9070-240-2,629-3,746-2,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,733$27,627$28,689$39,462$40,187$42,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,894$2,956$0$725$2,591

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75   
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 recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$1,940$2,190$4,765$5,965$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$250$2,825$4,025$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-9070-240-2,629-3,746-2,629

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
ModelJettaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in107.5 in
Length183.3 in184.8 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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