Lexus IS Lexus IS 2006 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,793

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelISISRCRC
Trim250350350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $39,796 $58,032
Sport Package 3,695 3,695    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 2,610 2,840
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Headlight washers 100 100    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Luxury Package     2,700  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
F Sport Package     3,985  
All Weather Package     220  
Fog lights     410  
Premium Package F       4,400
Leather seating surfaces       800
Sport Package 2,956 2,956    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 2,408 2,620
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 460  
Headlight washers 80 80    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Luxury Package     2,484  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
F Sport Package     3,668  
All Weather Package     201  
Fog lights     376  
Premium Package F       4,048
Leather seating surfaces       736
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 12,025 9,640
Options (change) 9,018 9,018 11,069 8,876
Destination 590 590 925 925
Total Price $41,715 $47,165 $55,740 $72,965
Total Invoice $35,997 $40,794 $51,790 $67,833

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or Lexus RC dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,741
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelISISRCRC
Trim250350350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,715$47,165$55,740$72,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,285-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$46,115$52,455$69,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$16,910
Total Invoice$35,997$40,794$51,790$67,833
Adjustments for Features0-908-3,052-3,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$39,886$48,738$64,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$15,748

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelISISRCRC
Trim250350350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 $15
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding second row seats  $300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,190$3,240$5,475$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,285$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-3,052-3,347

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelISRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in107.5 in
Length180.1 in184.8 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105036%
Total Not Requested187564%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
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 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 glass15Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.