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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: $46,974

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,867

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $23,347

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Model Year201820182016
ModelESESRC
Trim350300hF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $62,805
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $58,408
Luxury Package 3,695 3,695  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615 2,615  
Rear spoiler 319    
Heated steering wheel 450 150  
Premium Package F     3,240
All Weather Package     280
Adaptive cruise control     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610
Leather seating surfaces     800
Sunroof     1,100
Luxury Package 3,397 3,397  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413 2,413  
Rear spoiler 209    
Heated steering wheel 415 139  
Premium Package F     2,981
All Weather Package     259
Adaptive cruise control     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408
Leather seating surfaces     736
Sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 7,079 6,460 8,530
Options (change) 6,434 5,949 7,856
Destination 995 995 950
Total Price $46,974 $49,275 $72,285
Total Invoice $43,867 $46,115 $67,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,370
Model Year201820182016
ModelESESRC
Trim350300hF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H467hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$46,974$49,275$72,285
Adjustments for Features-25-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,949$49,125$72,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,176$0
Total Invoice$43,867$46,115$67,214
Adjustments for Features-23-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,844$45,975$67,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,131$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201820182016
ModelESESRC
Trim350300hF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,975$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182016
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 trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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 glass15Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested189084%
Total Not Requested35016%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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