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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: $45,120

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,201

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCES
Trim200t300350350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $36,725
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $34,400
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 4,065
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Heated front seats       640
Xenon HID headlights       815
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 3,749
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Heated front seats       588
Xenon HID headlights       749
Options (change) 12,950 8,760 11,865 7,520
Options (change) 11,924 8,067 10,924 6,926
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $54,080 $52,505 $55,850 $45,120
Total Invoice $50,244 $48,818 $51,898 $42,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,539
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCES
Trim200t300350350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$54,080$52,505$55,850$45,120
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,235-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,895$50,270$53,940$45,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0
Total Invoice$50,244$48,818$51,898$42,201
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,078-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,214$46,740$50,123$42,201
Cost Above Minimum$1,474$0$3,383$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCES
Trim200t300350350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Boost gauge$75   
Compass   $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,600$6,650$6,325$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,235$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,030-2,078-1,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172012
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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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80025%
Total Not Requested235075%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested212578%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested182577%
Total Not Requested55023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested227574%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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