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Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,125

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $10,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,722

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $11,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelESRCRCRCRC
Trim330200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $28,640 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Stability control 650        
Heated front seats 640        
Navigation system 2,200        
Xenon HID headlights 640        
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Premium Package     800    
Leather seating surfaces         800
Premium Package F         3,240
Stability control 520        
Heated front seats 512        
Navigation system 1,843        
Xenon HID headlights 512        
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Premium Package     736    
Leather seating surfaces         736
Premium Package F         2,981
Options (change) 4,130 6,825 3,840 6,535 6,670
Options (change) 3,387 6,288 3,540 6,020 6,145
Destination 695 950 950 950 950
Total Price $37,125 $47,770 $47,400 $50,265 $70,425
Total Invoice $32,722 $44,434 $44,117 $46,757 $65,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,896
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelESRCRCRCRC
Trim330200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine218hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,125$47,770$47,400$50,265$70,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,660-2,685-2,760-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,125$45,110$44,715$47,505$66,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$2,790$21,410
Total Invoice$32,722$44,434$44,117$46,757$65,503
Adjustments for Features0-2,474-2,499-2,567-3,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,722$41,960$41,618$44,190$61,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$342$0$2,572$19,886

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelESRCRCRCRC
Trim330200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
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    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,465$7,125$7,150$7,225$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,660$2,685$2,760$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,474-2,499-2,567-3,999

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelESRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187579%
Total Not Requested50021%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested126556%

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