Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2017

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: $51,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $21,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,537

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $19,978

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelISISRC
Trim250C350CF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $64,165
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $59,673
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 500
Premium Package F     3,240
Leather seating surfaces     800
Illuminated door sill trim plates     449
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701 2,355
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 460
Premium Package F     2,981
Leather seating surfaces     736
Illuminated door sill trim plates     335
Options (change) 9,070 9,070 7,539
Options (change) 8,354 8,354 6,867
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $51,135 $56,585 $72,679
Total Invoice $47,537 $52,603 $67,515

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 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,116
Model Year201220122017
ModelISISRC
Trim250C350CF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$51,135$56,585$72,679
Adjustments for Features-3,375-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,760$52,160$72,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$47,537$52,603$67,515
Adjustments for Features-3,138-4,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,399$48,489$67,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201220122017
ModelISISRC
Trim250C350CF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,400$10,450$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,138-4,1140

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017
ModelISRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in107.5 in
Length182.5 in184.8 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft310.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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%

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.