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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: $8,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,299

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $8,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCQ5Q5
Trim200t3003503.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $42,780 $44,734
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700 2,300 2,300
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
All Weather Package 220 220 220    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Sport Interior Package       750 750
Driver Assist Package       3,000 3,000
Prestige Package       7,500 7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484 2,139 2,140
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
All Weather Package 201 201 201    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Sport Interior Package       697 697
Driver Assist Package       2,790 2,790
Prestige Package       6,977 6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930 930
Options (change) 13,569 9,379 12,484 15,125 15,125
Options (change) 12,405 8,548 11,405 14,069 14,070
Destination 975 975 975 925 925
Total Price $54,699 $53,124 $56,469 $62,050 $64,150
Total Invoice $50,725 $49,299 $52,379 $57,774 $59,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,363
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCQ5Q5
Trim200t3003503.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,699$53,124$56,469$62,050$64,150
Adjustments for Features-275-3250-5,815-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,424$52,799$56,469$56,235$58,385
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0$2,150
Total Invoice$50,725$49,299$52,379$57,774$59,729
Adjustments for Features-255-3020-5,414-5,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,470$48,997$52,379$52,360$54,361
Cost Above Minimum$1,473$0$3,382$0$2,001

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCQ5Q5
Trim200t3003503.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$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$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
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$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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$200
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,540$6,215$12,030$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$325$0$5,815$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-255-3020-5,414-5,368

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172016
ModelRCQ5
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.5 in
Length184.8 in182.6 in
Width72.4 in74.0 in
Height54.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.457.3 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%
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 - 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%
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 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 - 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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested142552%
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%
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested157551%
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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested185067%
Total Not Requested91533%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested185067%
Total Not Requested91533%

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