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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: $48,915

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $25,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,460

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $17,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim430200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,525 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $49,176 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Ultra Luxury Package 11,320        
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg. 1,460        
Polished alloy wheels 1,700       1,500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,250        
Cargo mat 69 105 105 105 105
Cargo net 59 65 65 65 65
Satellite radio 486        
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500 500
F Sport Package   4,105   4,105  
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795      
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
All Weather Package   220 220 220  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Premium Package     800    
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Ultra Luxury Package 9,112        
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg. 1,168        
Polished alloy wheels 850       1,380
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,800        
Cargo mat 41 65 65 65 65
Cargo net 35 39 39 39 39
Satellite radio 389        
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460 460
F Sport Package   3,777   3,777  
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732      
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
All Weather Package   201 201 201  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Premium Package     736    
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 17,344 12,260 5,170 11,175 8,780
Options (change) 13,395 11,234 4,709 10,234 8,033
Destination 695 975 975 975 975
Total Price $74,564 $53,390 $48,915 $55,160 $73,920
Total Invoice $63,266 $49,554 $45,460 $51,208 $68,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,048
Model Year20062017201720172017
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$74,564$53,390$48,915$55,160$73,920
Adjustments for Features-3,250-9500-675-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,314$52,440$48,915$54,485$72,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$0$5,570$23,365
Total Invoice$63,266$49,554$45,460$51,208$68,681
Adjustments for Features-2,758-8820-627-1,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,508$48,672$45,460$50,581$67,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,212$0$5,121$21,697

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017201720172017
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 $0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers$300    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250    
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 with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Laminated front side windows$200    
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
Rear seat audio controls$25    
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
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 $250$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 $150$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
Massage, second row seats$150    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, second row seats$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats$150    
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,500$8,200$7,250$7,925$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$950$0$675$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,758-8820-627-1,524

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Laminated front side windows200No
Proximity key250Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested315047%
Total Not Requested352553%

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested185059%
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 system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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 system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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 system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested177558%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 system550Yes
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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