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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: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,806

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $13,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
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 1,100
Sunroof 1,100   1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Prestige Package       6,250
Driver Assist Package       2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484 1,024
Sunroof 1,012   1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Prestige Package       5,813
Driver Assist Package       2,557
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Options (change) 12,950 7,660 11,865 11,675
Options (change) 11,924 7,055 10,924 10,860
Destination 975 975 975 925
Total Price $54,080 $51,405 $55,850 $65,700
Total Invoice $50,244 $47,806 $51,898 $61,169

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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: $12,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,929
Model Year2017201720172016
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$65,700
Adjustments for Features-8500-575-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,230$51,405$55,275$64,160
Cost Above Minimum$1,825$0$3,870$0
Total Invoice$50,244$47,806$51,898$61,169
Adjustments for Features-7900-534-1,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,454$47,806$51,364$59,735
Cost Above Minimum$1,648$0$3,558$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2017201720172016
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  
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim   $250
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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Total Value of Features$6,240$5,390$5,965$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$575$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900-534-1,434

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172016
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
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested205090%
Total Not Requested22510%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested132542%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested162560%
Total Not Requested110040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
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
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested205086%
Total Not Requested32514%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested182559%
Total Not Requested125041%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested76535%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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