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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: $47,603

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelESESRCRCRC
Trim350300h300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $40,640 $43,570 $64,650
Luxury Package 3,695 3,695   2,700  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615 2,615      
Heated steering wheel 450 150      
Rear spoiler 319   399 399  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 379 449 449 449
All-weather floor mats 80 80 110 110 110
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 105
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500  
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package     3,700 4,105  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,160    
Fog lights     410 410  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
LED headlights       1,160  
Premium Package F         3,240
All Weather Package         280
Leather seating surfaces         800
Luxury Package 3,397 3,397   2,484  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413 2,413      
Heated steering wheel 415 139      
Rear spoiler 209   280 280  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 335 335 335
All-weather floor mats 60 60 65 65 65
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460  
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package     3,404 3,777  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,067    
Fog lights     376 376  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
LED headlights       1,067  
Premium Package F         2,981
All Weather Package         259
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 7,708 7,089 11,048 14,153 9,199
Options (change) 6,848 6,363 9,918 12,775 8,307
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,603 $49,904 $52,683 $58,718 $74,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,978
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelESESRCRCRC
Trim350300h300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,603$49,904$52,683$58,718$74,844
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,4400-1,175-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,288$48,464$52,683$57,543$73,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,176$0$4,860$20,371

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelESESRCRCRC
Trim350300h300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,190$3,750$4,925$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$1,440$0$1,175$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,223-1,3430-276-222

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182018
ModelESRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.0 in107.5 in
Length192.7 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested100037%
Total Not Requested172563%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222594%
Total Not Requested1506%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested110036%
Total Not Requested197564%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested36516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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