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Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $20,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim300350FLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,640 $43,570 $64,650 $22,100
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Luxury Package 2,700 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 660 795    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 250
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
Ultimate Package       4,350
Floor mats       125
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Luxury Package 2,484 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 607 732    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 226
Cargo net 39 39 39 41
Ultimate Package       3,959
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 6,944 7,079 3,584 4,775
Options (change) 6,297 6,422 3,206 4,326
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $48,579 $51,644 $69,229 $27,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,029
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim300350FLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$48,579$51,644$69,229$27,710
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,0500-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,529$50,594$69,229$27,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$21,700$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim300350FLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Second-row high console  $250 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,140$6,090$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,050$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments-158-1510-9

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
ModelRCElantra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in179.9 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height54.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested77536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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 seat200Yes
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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267566%
Total Not Requested140034%

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