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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: $46,815

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $2,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelISISRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
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 2,610 2,610 2,610
Heated steering wheel 150 150      
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
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 2,408 2,408 2,408
Heated steering wheel 140 140      
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
Options (change) 7,230 7,240 8,815 8,410 12,515
Options (change) 6,661 6,672 8,117 7,744 11,521
Destination 1,025 1,025 950 950 950
Total Price $46,815 $50,445 $49,760 $51,970 $56,245

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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: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,476
Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelISISRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4306hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
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$46,815$50,445$49,760$51,970$56,245
Adjustments for Features-590-1,090-275-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,225$49,355$49,485$50,620$56,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$1,135$6,760

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelISISRCRCRC
Trim300350200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
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 headlights$200$200   
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$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$4,240$4,740$3,925$5,000$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$1,090$275$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-166-256-1,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20192016
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
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%
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
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested202569%
Total Not Requested90031%
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
Performance meter150Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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 meter150Yes
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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