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Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,900

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $17,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,577

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $11,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim430200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,525 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $49,176 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Satellite radio 486        
Proximity key 1,000        
Polished alloy wheels 1,700       1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Premium Package     800    
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Satellite radio 389        
Proximity key 800        
Polished alloy wheels 850       1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Premium Package     736    
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 8,166 7,325 4,340 7,035 8,170
Options (change) 6,079 6,748 4,000 6,480 7,525
Destination 695 950 950 950 950
Total Price $65,386 $48,270 $47,900 $50,765 $71,925
Total Invoice $55,950 $44,894 $44,577 $47,217 $66,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,118
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim430200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine278hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,386$48,270$47,900$50,765$71,925
Adjustments for Features-3250-25-100-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,061$48,270$47,875$50,665$70,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$2,790$22,810
Total Invoice$55,950$44,894$44,577$47,217$66,883
Adjustments for Features-2780-23-93-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,672$44,894$44,554$47,124$65,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$2,570$21,176

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim430200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,075$6,750$6,775$6,850$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$25$100$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-23-93-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelLSRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.2 in107.5 in
Length197.4 in184.8 in
Width72.0 in72.4 in
Height58.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested190078%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

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