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Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,380

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $4,340

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Model Year2016201620162021
ModelRCRCRCQ5
Trim200t30035045
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $43,300
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610 2,610 2,610  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Warm Weather Package       1,450
Premium Plus Package       4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Prestige Package       5,300
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408 2,408 2,408  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Warm Weather Package       1,350
Premium Plus Package       3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Prestige Package       4,930
Options (change) 13,010 8,820 11,925 12,325
Options (change) 11,977 8,120 10,977 11,466
Destination 950 950 950 1,095
Total Price $53,955 $52,380 $55,655 $56,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,449
Model Year2016201620162021
ModelRCRCRCQ5
Trim200t30035045
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6261hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/45-20
Total Price$53,955$52,380$55,655$56,720
Adjustments for Features-275-1750-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,680$52,205$55,655$50,055
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,450$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2016201620162021
ModelRCRCRCQ5
Trim200t30035045
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Performance meter$150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 door armrests (optional)   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,690$6,590$6,415$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$175$0$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-255-1630-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20162021
ModelRCQ5
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in111.0 in
Length184.8 in183.6 in
Width72.4 in74.5 in
Height54.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.460.4 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 detection100Yes
Total Requested215095%
Total Not Requested1255%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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 detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165064%
Total Not Requested92536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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 detection100Yes
Total Requested215091%
Total Not Requested2259%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested122540%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested112535%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested167546%
Total Not Requested196554%

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