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Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,204

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $6,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelGSGSGSRCRCRC
Trim350460450h300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $40,640 $43,570 $64,650
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500      
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   500 500  
Satellite radio 486 486 486      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900      
Cargo net 59 59 59 65 65 65
Cargo mat 69 69 69 105 105 105
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850 500 500 500
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 399 399  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620          
All Weather Package       220 220  
Premium Package       800    
Navigation Package       1,470 1,470 1,470
Sunroof       1,100 1,100 1,100
Fog lights       410 410  
Luxury Package         2,700  
F Sport Package         4,105  
Premium Package F           3,240
Leather seating surfaces           800
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275      
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   460 460  
Satellite radio 389 389 389      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760      
Cargo net 35 35 35 39 39 39
Cargo mat 41 41 41 65 65 65
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280 460 460 460
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 280 280  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496          
All Weather Package       201 201  
Premium Package       736    
Navigation Package       1,360 1,360 1,360
Sunroof       1,012 1,012 1,012
Fog lights       376 376  
Luxury Package         2,484  
F Sport Package         3,777  
Premium Package F           2,981
Leather seating surfaces           736
Options (change) 8,259 7,214 6,064 5,569 11,574 7,280
Options (change) 6,696 5,860 4,940 4,989 10,514 6,653
Destination 765 765 765 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,574 $60,999 $61,329 $47,204 $56,139 $72,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,317
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelGSGSGSRCRCRC
Trim350460450h300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,574$60,999$61,329$47,204$56,139$72,925
Adjustments for Features-1,565-2,765-2,6400-2,250-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,009$58,234$58,689$47,204$53,889$70,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$6,680$0$6,685$22,856

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelGSGSGSRCRCRC
Trim350460450h300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$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
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  $15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
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 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter    $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Folding second row seats   $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,015$8,215$8,090$5,450$7,700$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$2,765$2,640$0$2,250$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,363-2,391-2,3030-461-300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082018
ModelGSRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length190.0 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested177558%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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