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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: $48,620

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,238

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $1,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelGSGSGSRCRCRC
Trim350460450h200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665      
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   500 500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620          
F Sport Package       4,105   4,105
Luxury Package       2,990   2,700
Sunroof       1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19       795    
Navigation Package       1,530 1,530 1,530
All Weather Package       220 220 220
Fog lights       410 410 410
Premium Package         800  
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523      
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86        
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290 460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430   460 460 460
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533          
F Sport Package       3,777   3,777
Luxury Package       2,752   2,484
Sunroof       1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19       732    
Navigation Package       1,416 1,416 1,416
All Weather Package       201 201 201
Fog lights       376 376 376
Premium Package         736  
Options (change) 4,510 3,465 3,165 12,150 5,060 11,065
Options (change) 3,945 3,046 2,813 11,186 4,661 10,186
Destination 875 875 875 950 950 950
Total Price $52,285 $59,710 $62,990 $53,095 $48,620 $54,795
Total Invoice $47,030 $53,200 $56,744 $49,332 $45,238 $50,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelGSGSGSRCRCRC
Trim350460450h200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
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)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$52,285$59,710$62,990$53,095$48,620$54,795
Adjustments for Features-290-1,490-1,365-1,0250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,995$58,220$61,625$52,070$48,620$54,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$9,630$3,450$0$5,425
Total Invoice$47,030$53,200$56,744$49,332$45,238$50,923
Adjustments for Features-261-1,328-1,230-9520-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,769$51,872$55,514$48,380$45,238$50,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,103$8,745$3,142$0$4,988

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelGSGSGSRCRCRC
Trim350460450h200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console   $100$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   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
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
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
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$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 
Folding second row seats   $300$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$50
Wood trim$300$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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,440$7,640$7,515$7,175$6,150$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$1,490$1,365$1,025$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-261-1,328-1,230-9520-697

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112016
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 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
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
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested185059%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
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
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested177558%

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