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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: $37,810

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,236

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTiguanRCRCRC
TrimSEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,250 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $34,801 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Universal garage door opener 325      
Cargo net 100 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,160 1,160  
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700  
Fog lights   410 410 410
Cargo mat   105 105 105
LED headlights       1,160
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Universal garage door opener 270      
Cargo net 80 39 39 39
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,067 1,067  
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404  
Fog lights   376 376 376
Cargo mat   65 65 65
LED headlights       1,067
Options (change) 660 13,310 9,120 8,915
Options (change) 535 12,165 8,308 8,120
Destination 900 975 975 975
Total Price $37,810 $54,440 $52,865 $52,900
Total Invoice $36,236 $50,485 $49,059 $49,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,842
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTiguanRCRCRC
TrimSEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$37,810$54,440$52,865$52,900
Adjustments for Features-3,075-950-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,735$53,490$51,865$52,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$1,035
Total Invoice$36,236$50,485$49,059$49,094
Adjustments for Features-2,947-881-9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,289$49,604$48,131$49,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0$963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTiguanRCRCRC
TrimSEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Trailer sway control$25   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Performance meter $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,815$7,690$7,740$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$950$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,947-881-9280

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelTiguanRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in107.5 in
Length185.1 in184.8 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.3 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95030%
Total Not Requested220070%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85031%
Total Not Requested187569%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested182577%
Total Not Requested55023%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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