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Lexus RC vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,775

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $16,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,456

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $15,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRCRCEscapeEscape
Trim350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,790 $62,400 $26,370 $33,080
Base Invoice $39,796 $58,032 $24,587 $30,687
Navigation Package 1,530 1,760    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Limited Luxury Package     1,585  
Navigation system     1,995  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Navigation Package 1,416 1,627    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Limited Luxury Package     1,348  
Navigation system     1,696  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Options (change) 3,130 3,360 3,580 2,395
Options (change) 2,888 3,099 3,044 2,036
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $46,845 $66,685 $30,775 $36,300
Total Invoice $43,609 $62,056 $28,456 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,915
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRCRCEscapeEscape
Trim350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6467hp V8171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8A6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$46,845$66,685$30,775$36,300
Adjustments for Features-1,330-1,8550-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$64,830$30,775$36,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,315$0$5,250
Total Invoice$43,609$62,056$28,456$33,548
Adjustments for Features-1,238-1,7260-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,371$60,330$28,456$33,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,959$0$4,838

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRCRCEscapeEscape
Trim350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console $250  
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler $400  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter $150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,965$6,490$4,635$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$1,855$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,238-1,7260-254

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152012
ModelRCEscape
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.1 in
Length184.8 in174.7 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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