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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $26,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelESRC
Trim350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $62,805
Base Invoice $33,299 $58,408
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065 2,610
Rear spoiler 299  
Premium Package F   3,240
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564 2,408
Rear spoiler 199  
Premium Package F   2,981
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 9,899 9,750
Options (change) 8,523 8,977
Destination 875 950
Total Price $47,499 $73,505
Total Invoice $42,697 $68,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,755
Model Year20112016
ModelESRC
Trim350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$47,499$73,505
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,499$72,555
Total Invoice$42,697$68,335
Adjustments for Features0-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,697$67,452

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112016
ModelESRC
Trim350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112016
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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested134060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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