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

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Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,405

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,716

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $8,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCA5 / S5
Trim200t300350S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $53,100
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $49,384
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100   1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
All Weather Package 220 220 220  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 180
Cargo net 65 65 65 155
Cargo mat 105 105 105 160
Technology Package       2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012   1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
All Weather Package 201 201 201  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 168
Cargo net 39 39 39 145
Cargo mat 65 65 65 149
Technology Package       2,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 12,950 7,660 11,865 6,070
Options (change) 11,834 6,965 10,834 5,648
Destination 975 975 975 950
Total Price $54,080 $51,405 $55,850 $60,120
Total Invoice $50,154 $47,716 $51,808 $55,982

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,205
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCA5 / S5
Trim200t300350S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$54,080$51,405$55,850$60,120
Adjustments for Features-8500-575-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,230$51,405$55,275$60,055
Cost Above Minimum$1,825$0$3,870$0
Total Invoice$50,154$47,716$51,808$55,982
Adjustments for Features-7880-533-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,366$47,716$51,275$55,921
Cost Above Minimum$1,650$0$3,559$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCA5 / S5
Trim200t300350S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300
Sunroof$900 $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$5,815$6,390$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$575$65
Value of Feature Adjustments-7880-533-61

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172017
ModelRCA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length184.8 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height54.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested162552%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested132549%
Total Not Requested140051%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested62526%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested41522%

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