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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: $48,190

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,817

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $1,446

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Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelISISRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500 500
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155 4,105 3,700 4,105
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645 2,610 2,610 2,610
Blind spot warning system 600 600      
Heated steering wheel 150 150      
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460 460
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905 3,777 3,404 3,777
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441 2,408 2,408 2,408
Blind spot warning system 552 552      
Heated steering wheel 140 140      
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
Options (change) 7,540 7,550 8,815 8,410 12,515
Options (change) 6,946 6,958 8,117 7,744 11,521
Destination 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $48,190 $49,370 $49,760 $51,970 $56,245
Total Invoice $44,817 $45,917 $46,263 $48,321 $52,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,390
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelISISRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6306hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,190$49,370$49,760$51,970$56,245
Adjustments for Features-1,290-290-275-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,900$49,080$49,485$50,620$56,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$1,135$6,760
Total Invoice$44,817$45,917$46,263$48,321$52,258
Adjustments for Features-1,200-270-256-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,617$45,647$46,007$47,066$52,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$1,059$6,251

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelISISRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0 $0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge  $75  
LED headlights$1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Performance meter  $150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Total Value of Features$4,940$3,940$3,925$5,000$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$290$275$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,200-270-256-1,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016
ModelISRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length183.7 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested117557%
Total Not Requested90043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested187568%
Total Not Requested90032%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested197564%
Total Not Requested110036%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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