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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: $46,079

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,015

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelESRCRCRC
Trim350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,120 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $30,253 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500
Premium Plus Package 2,480      
Rear side airbags 250      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250 2,550 2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Rear spoiler 299 399 399 399
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 500 500 500
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
Fog lights   410 410 410
Obstacle detection, rear 400 460 460 460
Premium Plus Package 2,058      
Rear side airbags 200      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408 2,355 2,355 2,355
Xenon HID headlights 652      
Rear spoiler 199 280 280 280
Adaptive cruise control 2,080 460 460 460
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 11,194 13,349 9,159 12,264
Options (change) 8,997 12,204 8,347 11,204
Destination 765 975 975 975
Total Price $46,079 $54,479 $52,904 $56,249
Total Invoice $40,015 $50,524 $49,098 $52,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,125
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelESRCRCRC
Trim350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine272hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$46,079$54,479$52,904$56,249
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-2,110-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,079$52,419$50,794$54,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$40,015$50,524$49,098$52,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-1,958-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,015$48,614$47,140$50,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,474$0$3,382

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelESRCRCRC
Trim350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
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
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   
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 $25
Performance meter $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
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$5,140$7,200$7,250$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060$2,110$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910-1,958-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
ModelESRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested187585%
Total Not Requested32515%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%
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 reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80025%
Total Not Requested235075%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested212578%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested227574%
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 reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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