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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: $39,805

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $7,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,248

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $9,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCES
Trim200t300350F330
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $32,300
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $28,640
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Premium Package   800      
Leather seating surfaces       800  
Premium Package F       3,240  
Polished alloy wheels       1,500 2,060
Stability control         650
Navigation system         2,200
Heated front seats         640
Xenon HID headlights         640
Adaptive dampers - electrical         620
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Premium Package   736      
Leather seating surfaces       736  
Premium Package F       2,981  
Polished alloy wheels       1,380 1,030
Stability control         520
Navigation system         1,843
Heated front seats         512
Xenon HID headlights         512
Adaptive dampers - electrical         496
Options (change) 6,765 3,780 6,475 8,110 6,810
Options (change) 6,232 3,484 5,964 7,469 4,913
Destination 975 975 975 975 695
Total Price $47,895 $47,525 $50,460 $73,250 $39,805
Total Invoice $44,552 $44,235 $46,938 $68,117 $34,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,953
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCES
Trim200t300350F330
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,895$47,525$50,460$73,250$39,805
Adjustments for Features-2,160-2,185-2,260-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,735$45,340$48,200$68,950$39,805
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$2,860$23,610$0
Total Invoice$44,552$44,235$46,938$68,117$34,248
Adjustments for Features-2,009-2,034-2,102-3,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,543$42,201$44,836$64,118$34,248
Cost Above Minimum$342$0$2,635$21,917$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCES
Trim200t300350F330
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,475$7,500$7,575$9,615$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$2,185$2,260$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,009-2,034-2,102-3,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172006
ModelRCES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.1 in
Length184.8 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested40018%
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 reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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 reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187579%
Total Not Requested50021%
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 reports0No
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 reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested99044%
Total Not Requested125056%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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