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Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,809

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,597

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,165 $69,900
Base Invoice $59,673 $65,008
Premium Package F 3,240  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Navigation Package 1,470  
Sunroof 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
All-weather floor mats 110 190
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Premium Package F 2,981  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Navigation Package 1,360  
Sunroof 1,012  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
All-weather floor mats 65 177
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 7,669 3,365
Options (change) 6,949 3,131
Destination 975 975
Total Price $72,809 $74,240
Total Invoice $67,597 $69,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year20172018
ModelRCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8444hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$72,809$74,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,809$70,515
Total Invoice$67,597$69,114
Adjustments for Features0-3,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,597$65,646

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20172018
ModelRCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,680$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,468

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20172018
ModelRCA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.8 in
Length184.8 in184.0 in
Width72.4 in72.7 in
Height54.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested21515%

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