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Audi Q5 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,124

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,299

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,706

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Model Year2012201720172017
ModelQ5RCRCRC
Trim3.2200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,000 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $39,990 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Prestige Package 7,100      
Luxury Package 2,300 2,990   2,700
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
All Weather Package   220 220 220
Fog lights   410 410 410
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Prestige Package 6,604      
Luxury Package 2,139 2,752   2,484
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
All Weather Package   201 201 201
Fog lights   376 376 376
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Options (change) 11,975 13,569 9,379 12,484
Options (change) 11,140 12,405 8,548 11,405
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $55,850 $54,699 $53,124 $56,469
Total Invoice $52,005 $50,725 $49,299 $52,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelQ5RCRCRC
Trim3.2200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$55,850$54,699$53,124$56,469
Adjustments for Features-3,015-275-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,835$54,424$52,799$56,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$52,005$50,725$49,299$52,379
Adjustments for Features-2,807-255-3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,198$50,470$48,997$52,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0$3,382

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelQ5RCRCRC
Trim3.2200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,230$7,490$7,540$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$275$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-255-3020

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017
ModelQ5RC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.5 in107.5 in
Length182.2 in184.8 in
Width74.0 in72.4 in
Height65.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested205090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested225071%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested202574%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested205086%
Total Not Requested32514%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested217571%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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