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Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,974

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $26,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,867

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $24,225

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Model Year201520182018
ModelRCESES
TrimF350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $58,032 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package F 4,400    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840    
All Weather Package 280    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,100    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615 2,615
Luxury Package   3,695 3,695
Rear spoiler   319  
Heated steering wheel   450 150
Premium Package F 4,048    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620    
All Weather Package 259    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Sunroof 1,012    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413 2,413
Luxury Package   3,397 3,397
Rear spoiler   209  
Heated steering wheel   415 139
Options (change) 9,920 7,079 6,460
Options (change) 9,135 6,434 5,949
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $73,245 $46,974 $49,275
Total Invoice $68,092 $43,867 $46,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,529
Model Year201520182018
ModelRCESES
TrimF350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$73,245$46,974$49,275
Adjustments for Features0-325-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,245$46,649$48,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,176
Total Invoice$68,092$43,867$46,115
Adjustments for Features0-304-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,092$43,563$45,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,131

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520182018
ModelRCESES
TrimF350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,850$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304-421

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
ModelRCES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.0 in
Length184.8 in192.7 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested189084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%

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