Lexus RC Lexus RC 2016 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra 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.

Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,055

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $25,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,144

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $22,821

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim200t300350SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $17,020
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $16,334
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,150
235/40VR19 795   795  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Leather seating surfaces       800
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,047
235/40VR19 732   732  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 5,295 1,510 5,005 2,360
Options (change) 4,872 1,388 4,604 2,135
Destination 950 950 950 675
Total Price $46,240 $45,070 $48,735 $20,055
Total Invoice $43,018 $41,965 $45,341 $19,144

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus RC dealer quotes or Hyundai Elantra dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,360
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim200t300350SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$46,240$45,070$48,735$20,055
Adjustments for Features-6,440-5,865-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$39,205$42,195$20,055
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$2,990$0
Total Invoice$43,018$41,965$45,341$19,144
Adjustments for Features-5,991-5,461-6,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,027$36,504$39,256$19,144
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$2,752$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim200t300350SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$7,665$8,340$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$5,865$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,991-5,461-6,0850

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162009
ModelRCElantra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length184.8 in177.4 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height54.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.