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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: $51,250

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $20,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,661

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $16,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelLSRCRC
Trim460350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,825 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $56,803 $39,796 $58,032
Navigation system 3,115    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850    
Luxury Package   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795  
Navigation Package   1,530 1,760
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Fog lights   410  
Premium Package F     4,400
Leather seating surfaces     800
Navigation system 2,602    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280    
Luxury Package   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732  
Navigation Package   1,416 1,627
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Fog lights   376  
Premium Package F     4,048
Leather seating surfaces     736
Options (change) 7,365 7,535 8,560
Options (change) 6,042 6,940 7,883
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $72,065 $51,250 $71,885
Total Invoice $63,720 $47,661 $66,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,487
Model Year200920152015
ModelLSRCRC
Trim460350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine380hp V8306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,065$51,250$71,885
Adjustments for Features0-460-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,065$50,790$70,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,870
Total Invoice$63,720$47,661$66,840
Adjustments for Features0-428-1,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,720$47,233$65,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,468

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200920152015
ModelLSRCRC
Trim460350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$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 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,275$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-1,139

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelLSRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in107.5 in
Length198.0 in184.8 in
Width73.8 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft310.4 ft3

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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%
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

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%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested119053%
Total Not Requested105047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

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