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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: $53,124

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,299

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCQ5
Trim200t3003503.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $43,000
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $39,990
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700 2,300
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
All Weather Package 220 220 220  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 2,100
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Prestige Package       7,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484 2,139
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
All Weather Package 201 201 201  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 1,954
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Prestige Package       6,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 13,569 9,379 12,484 11,975
Options (change) 12,405 8,548 11,405 11,140
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $54,699 $53,124 $56,469 $55,850
Total Invoice $50,725 $49,299 $52,379 $52,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCQ5
Trim200t3003503.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
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)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,699$53,124$56,469$55,850
Adjustments for Features-275-3250-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,424$52,799$56,469$52,835
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0
Total Invoice$50,725$49,299$52,379$52,005
Adjustments for Features-255-3020-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,470$48,997$52,379$49,198
Cost Above Minimum$1,473$0$3,382$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCQ5
Trim200t3003503.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
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  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
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 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,490$7,540$7,215$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$325$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-255-3020-2,807

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172012
ModelRCQ5
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.5 in
Length184.8 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in74.0 in
Height54.9 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.455.1 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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested225071%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested202574%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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%
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 - electrical500No
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)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested217571%
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 Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%

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