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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,245 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $25,195 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Cargo net 100 65 65 65
Premium Package   1,240   1,240
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
Blind spot warning system     600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Cargo net 80 39 39 39
Premium Package   1,141   1,141
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Blind spot warning system     552  
Options (change) 1,265 5,399 4,759 5,399
Options (change) 1,020 4,798 4,209 4,798
Destination 850 975 975 975
Total Price $28,360 $46,529 $48,504 $49,384
Total Invoice $27,065 $43,118 $44,960 $45,772

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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: $16,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,246
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,360$46,529$48,504$49,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$44,579$45,354$47,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775$2,855
Total Invoice$27,065$43,118$44,960$45,772
Adjustments for Features0-1,807-2,920-1,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$41,311$42,040$43,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$729$2,654

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,065$5,015$6,215$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,150$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,807-2,920-1,807

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,931 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
Lexus RC 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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