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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: $47,529

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $4,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelISISRCRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,210 $41,830 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500  
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Blind spot warning system 600 600        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Heated steering wheel 150 150        
Rear spoiler 389 389 399 399 399  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 449 449 449 449
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 110 110 110
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 105 105
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500 500
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,160 1,160    
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
LED headlights         1,160  
Premium Package F           3,240
All Weather Package           280
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460 460  
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Blind spot warning system 552 552        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355
Heated steering wheel 140 140        
Rear spoiler 259 259 280 280 280  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 335 335 335 335
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460 460
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,067 1,067    
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
LED headlights         1,067  
Premium Package F           2,981
All Weather Package           259
Options (change) 8,324 8,334 11,043 10,638 14,743 8,399
Options (change) 7,369 7,380 9,915 9,542 13,319 7,571
Destination 995 995 975 975 975 975
Total Price $47,529 $51,159 $52,173 $54,383 $58,728 $73,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,744
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelISISRCRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4306hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 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$47,529$51,159$52,173$54,383$58,728$73,539
Adjustments for Features-340-840-275-1,5000-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,189$50,319$51,898$52,883$58,728$72,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$985$6,830$20,626

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelISISRCRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0 $0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   $15
Wiper de-icer     $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   $75
Boost gauge  $75   
Headlight washers     $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,365$3,800$5,025$3,525$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$840$275$1,500$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-138-254-1,3870-942

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelISRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length184.3 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 enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested252586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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
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
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
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 reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested202574%
Total Not Requested70026%
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 reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested222576%
Total Not Requested70024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
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
Performance meter150Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested95031%
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 reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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 glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
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 reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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