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Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,190

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,817

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $1,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $36,921 $38,009
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105 3,145 3,155
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610 2,610 2,610 2,645 2,645
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Blind spot warning system       600 600
Heated steering wheel       150 150
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777 2,893 2,905
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408 2,408 2,408 2,441 2,441
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Blind spot warning system       552 552
Heated steering wheel       140 140
Options (change) 8,815 8,410 12,515 7,540 7,550
Options (change) 8,117 7,744 11,521 6,946 6,958
Destination 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $49,760 $51,970 $56,245 $48,190 $49,370
Total Invoice $46,263 $48,321 $52,258 $44,817 $45,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,390
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,760$51,970$56,245$48,190$49,370
Adjustments for Features-275-1,3500-1,290-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,485$50,620$56,245$46,900$49,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$6,760$0$2,180
Total Invoice$46,263$48,321$52,258$44,817$45,917
Adjustments for Features-256-1,2550-1,200-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,007$47,066$52,258$43,617$45,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$6,251$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
RWD$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge$75    
LED headlights   $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Performance meter$150 $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,000$3,650$4,940$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,350$0$1,290$290
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1,2550-1,200-270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016
ModelRCIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in183.7 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested197564%
Total Not Requested110036%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested117557%
Total Not Requested90043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested187568%
Total Not Requested90032%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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