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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: $52,715

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $19,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,012

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $18,168

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelISISRC
Trim250C350CF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,860 $47,140 $64,165
Base Invoice $39,861 $43,839 $59,673
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520 2,550
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Premium Package F     3,240
Leather seating surfaces     800
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 460
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245 2,355
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Premium Package F     2,981
Leather seating surfaces     736
Options (change) 8,945 8,945 7,090
Options (change) 8,241 8,241 6,532
Destination 910 910 975
Total Price $52,715 $56,995 $72,230
Total Invoice $49,012 $52,990 $67,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,910
Model Year201420142017
ModelISISRC
Trim250C350CF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
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)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,715$56,995$72,230
Adjustments for Features-4,025-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,690$52,970$72,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$49,012$52,990$67,180
Adjustments for Features-3,742-3,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,270$49,248$67,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,978$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201420142017
ModelISISRC
Trim250C350CF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,125$10,125$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,742-3,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142017
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 Weight4,125 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

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested101545%
Total Not Requested122555%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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