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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: $47,914

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $26,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRCES
TrimF350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,805 $34,120
Base Invoice $58,408 $30,253
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610 4,250
Adaptive cruise control 500 2,600
Sunroof 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Polished alloy wheels 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Rear spoiler   299
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408 3,408
Adaptive cruise control 460 2,080
Sunroof 1,012  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Polished alloy wheels 1,380  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 9,750 13,029
Options (change) 8,977 10,465
Destination 950 765
Total Price $73,505 $47,914
Total Invoice $68,335 $41,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,504
Model Year20162008
ModelRCES
TrimF350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$73,505$47,914
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,055$47,914
Total Invoice$68,335$41,483
Adjustments for Features-1,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,987$41,483

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelRCES
TrimF350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelRCES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length184.8 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES specs.

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 headlights250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested272568%
Total Not Requested130032%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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