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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: $47,524

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $4,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,891

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $4,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCISISIS
Trim200t300350F200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105   3,545 3,145 3,155
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500   500 500 500
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,835 2,835 2,835
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 449 425 425 425
Rear spoiler 399 399 399   389 389 389
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 105 105 105
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100      
LED headlights     1,160        
Premium Package F       3,240      
All Weather Package       280      
Blind spot warning system         600 600 600
Heated steering wheel         150 150 150
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777   3,262 2,893 2,904
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460   460 460 460
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,616 2,616 2,616
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 335 280 280 280
Rear spoiler 280 280 280   259 259 259
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39 39
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012      
LED headlights     1,067        
Premium Package F       2,981      
All Weather Package       259      
Blind spot warning system         552 552 552
Heated steering wheel         140 140 140
Options (change) 11,043 10,638 14,743 8,399 8,724 8,324 8,334
Options (change) 9,915 9,542 13,319 7,571 7,738 7,369 7,380
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $52,173 $54,383 $58,728 $73,539 $47,524 $49,499 $50,679
Total Invoice $48,235 $50,293 $54,293 $68,219 $43,891 $45,730 $46,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCISISIS
Trim200t300350F200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,173$54,383$58,728$73,539$47,524$49,499$50,679
Adjustments for Features-275-1,5000-1,015-415-1,840-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,898$52,883$58,728$72,524$47,109$47,659$49,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$6,830$20,626$0$550$2,730
Total Invoice$48,235$50,293$54,293$68,219$43,891$45,730$46,829
Adjustments for Features-254-1,3870-942-383-1,700-776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,981$48,906$54,293$67,277$43,508$44,030$46,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$6,312$19,296$0$522$2,545

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCISISIS
Trim200t300350F200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   $1100 
RWD$0 $0$0$0 $0
AWD $1700   $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100   
Second-row high console   $250   
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25   
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400   
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   $75  
Headlight washers   $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200   
Wood trim$300      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,025$3,525$4,540$3,940$5,365$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,500$0$1,015$415$1,840$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-1,3870-942-383-1,700-776

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017
ModelRCIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in184.3 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
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested202574%
Total Not Requested70026%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested222576%
Total Not Requested70024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested95031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

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?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested202581%
Total Not Requested47519%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested252586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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