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Lexus RC vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $19,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelRCTLXTLX
Trim3502.0TType S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,780 $37,500 $52,300
Luxury Package 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
F Sport Package 4,105    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Rear wheel steering 1,900    
Fog lights 410    
A-Spec Package   0 0
Luxury Package 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
F Sport Package 3,777    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Rear wheel steering 1,748    
Fog lights 376    
A-Spec Package   0 0
Options (change) 13,825 0 0
Options (change) 12,725 0 0
Destination 950 1,045 1,045
Total Price $57,555 $38,545 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,329
Model Year201620212021
ModelRCTLXTLX
Trim3502.0TType S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT8T10T10
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$57,555$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features-1350-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,420$38,545$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620212021
ModelRCTLXTLX
Trim3502.0TType S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter$150  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,365$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1250-37

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162021
ModelRCTLX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in113.0 in
Length184.8 in194.6 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height54.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested202585%
Total Not Requested35015%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested172556%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested370071%
Total Not Requested154029%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested370071%
Total Not Requested154029%

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