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Acura RSX vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,940

Acura RSX   
Difference: $21,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,164

Acura RSX   
Difference: $20,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelRSXRSXRCRCRCRC
TrimBaseType-S200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler     399 399 399  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rear spoiler     280 280 280  
Options (change) 0 0 1,499 1,499 1,499 1,100
Options (change) 0 0 1,292 1,292 1,292 1,012
Destination 615 615 975 975 975 975
Total Price $20,940 $24,460 $42,629 $45,244 $45,484 $66,240
Total Invoice $19,164 $22,369 $39,612 $42,043 $42,266 $61,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,855
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelRSXRSXRCRCRCRC
TrimBaseType-S200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4201hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$20,940$24,460$42,629$45,244$45,484$66,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-7,095-8,795-7,095-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,940$22,960$35,534$36,449$38,389$57,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$915$2,855$22,411
Total Invoice$19,164$22,369$39,612$42,043$42,266$61,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,372-6,593-8,173-6,593-7,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,164$20,997$33,019$33,870$35,673$53,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,833$0$851$2,654$20,920

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelRSXRSXRCRCRCRC
TrimBaseType-S200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Cassette player $50    
CD changer, in-dash $325    
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation app  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$970$2,470$8,065$9,765$8,065$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$7,095$8,795$7,095$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372-6,593-8,173-6,593-7,721

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
ModelRSXRC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.5 in
Length172.4 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height54.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft310.4 ft3

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