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Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelISISRCRCRCRC
Trim250350200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Sport Package 3,695 3,695        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500  
Headlight washers 100 100        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850        
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500 500
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795      
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105  
All Weather Package     220 220 220  
Fog lights     410 410 410  
Premium Package F           3,240
Leather seating surfaces           800
Sport Package 2,956 2,956        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 460 460 460  
Headlight washers 80 80        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280        
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460 460
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732      
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777  
All Weather Package     201 201 201  
Fog lights     376 376 376  
Premium Package F           2,981
Leather seating surfaces           736
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 13,170 8,980 12,085 8,190
Options (change) 9,018 9,018 12,125 8,268 11,125 7,544
Destination 590 590 975 975 975 975
Total Price $41,715 $47,165 $54,300 $52,725 $56,070 $73,330
Total Invoice $35,997 $40,794 $50,445 $49,019 $52,099 $68,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,526
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelISISRCRCRCRC
Trim250350200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,715$47,165$54,300$52,725$56,070$73,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,710-3,760-3,435-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$46,115$50,590$48,965$52,635$68,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$1,625$0$3,670$19,965
Total Invoice$35,997$40,794$50,445$49,019$52,099$68,192
Adjustments for Features0-908-3,447-3,496-3,192-4,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$39,886$46,998$45,523$48,907$64,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$1,475$0$3,384$18,577

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelISISRCRCRCRC
Trim250350200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$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$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$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   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000
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$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,490$7,150$7,200$6,875$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,710$3,760$3,435$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-3,447-3,496-3,192-4,092

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
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.3,738 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

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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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105033%
Total Not Requested210067%
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

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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85031%
Total Not Requested187569%
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 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
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%
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105034%
Total Not Requested202566%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
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
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 Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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