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Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,930 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $7,739 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,362 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $7,464 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | RC | Explorer |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | F | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 | $64,165 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 | $59,673 | $34,952 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | 4,105 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 75 |
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | ||
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,500 | 595 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | ||||
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,355 | 2,355 | 2,355 | 2,355 | |
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | 3,777 | ||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | ||
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,380 | 506 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | ||||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,114 | 8,924 | 12,029 | 9,865 | 6,570 |
| Options (change) | 11,932 | 8,075 | 10,932 | 9,028 | 5,585 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 825 |
| Total Price | $54,244 | $52,669 | $56,014 | $75,005 | $44,930 |
| Total Invoice | $50,252 | $48,826 | $51,906 | $69,676 | $41,362 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,504 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,087 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | RC | Explorer |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | F | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 467hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $54,244 | $52,669 | $56,014 | $75,005 | $44,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -275 | -325 | 0 | -815 | -2,090 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,969 | $52,344 | $56,014 | $74,190 | $42,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,625 | $0 | $3,670 | $21,846 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,252 | $48,826 | $51,906 | $69,676 | $41,362 |
| Adjustments for Features | -255 | -301 | 0 | -757 | -1,924 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,997 | $48,525 | $51,906 | $68,919 | $39,438 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,472 | $0 | $3,381 | $20,394 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | RC | Explorer |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | F | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,540 | $8,590 | $8,265 | $9,080 | $10,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $275 | $325 | $0 | $815 | $2,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -255 | -301 | 0 | -757 | -1,924 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 4,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 12% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 40% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Boost gauge | 75 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 40% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 16% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1825 | 59% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 40% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2625 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 34% |
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