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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $14,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $12,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanRC
TrimSEL350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,975 $42,790
Base Invoice $32,617 $39,796
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Navigation Package   1,530
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
235/40VR19   795
Fog lights   410
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Navigation Package   1,416
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
235/40VR19   732
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 1,020 6,535
Options (change) 978 6,020
Destination 820 925
Total Price $35,815 $50,250
Total Invoice $34,415 $46,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,735
Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanRC
TrimSEL350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,815$50,250
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$49,615
Total Invoice$34,415$46,741
Adjustments for Features0-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$46,150

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanRC
TrimSEL350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.5 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in184.8 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height65.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%

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