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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: $25,080

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $19,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim300350FLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,640 $43,570 $64,650 $21,700
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
Rear spoiler 399 399   295
Fog lights 410 410    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Luxury Package   2,700    
235/40VR19   795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Ultimate Package       1,800
Floor mats       125
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Cargo net 39 39 39 41
Rear spoiler 280 280   266
Fog lights 376 376    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Luxury Package   2,484    
235/40VR19   732    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248
Ultimate Package       1,638
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 3,444 6,939 2,635 2,545
Options (change) 3,067 6,283 2,411 2,293
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $45,079 $51,504 $68,280 $25,080

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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: $18,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,594
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelRCRCRCElantra
Trim300350FLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8145hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$45,079$51,504$68,280$25,080
Adjustments for Features-1,335-3,510-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,744$47,994$66,145$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$22,401$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201820182016
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  
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive, small   $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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  
Performance meter  $150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900
Memory system, driver seat $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 $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$5,240$7,415$6,040$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$3,510$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-496-1060

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182016
ModelRCElantra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in179.1 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height54.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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