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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: $48,005

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $24,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,588

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $19,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim460200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,825 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $56,803 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Navigation system 3,115        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900        
Cargo net 64 65 65 65 65
Cargo mat 95 105 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 109 110 110 110 110
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850        
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500 500
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Navigation system 2,602        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 460 460 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760        
Cargo net 38 39 39 39 39
Cargo mat 57 65 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280        
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460 460
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 7,633 8,045 4,260 7,755 7,390
Options (change) 6,202 7,321 3,837 7,053 6,718
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $72,333 $49,175 $48,005 $51,740 $72,530
Total Invoice $63,880 $45,641 $44,588 $48,027 $67,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,102
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim460200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine380hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,333$49,175$48,005$51,740$72,530
Adjustments for Features-215-5750-675-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,118$48,600$48,005$51,065$70,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060$22,285
Total Invoice$63,880$45,641$44,588$48,027$67,366
Adjustments for Features-190-5340-627-2,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,690$45,107$44,588$47,400$65,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$0$2,812$20,697

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelLSRCRCRCRC
Trim460200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr 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 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
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   $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
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$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,975$6,400$7,075$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$575$0$675$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-190-5340-627-2,081

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017
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.3,738 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 200t

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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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