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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: $64,591

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $7,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,416

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelISRC
TrimFF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,000 $62,805
Base Invoice $49,280 $58,408
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 2,610
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Satellite radio 486  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 2,408
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Satellite radio 389  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 7,826 8,250
Options (change) 6,371 7,597
Destination 765 950
Total Price $64,591 $72,005
Total Invoice $56,416 $66,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,796
Model Year20082016
ModelISRC
TrimFF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine416hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,591$72,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,591$70,130
Total Invoice$56,416$66,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,416$65,212

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
ModelISRC
TrimFF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,225$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,743

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,958 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 F

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 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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested119053%
Total Not Requested105047%
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 reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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