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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: $47,929

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,781

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $4,421

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Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelRCRCRCESES
Trim200t300350350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $36,370 $39,250
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $34,068 $36,767
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700   1,370
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Cargo net 65 65 65 64 64
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler 399 399 399 319  
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Rain-sensing wipers       155 155
Xenon HID headlights       515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       3,745  
Alloy wheels, optional design       110  
Power trunk closer       400  
Heated steering wheel       480 450
Ultra Luxury Package       2,935  
Navigation Package         2,625
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484   1,260
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 1,380 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460 460
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Cargo net 39 39 39 38 38
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 209  
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Rain-sensing wipers       144 144
Xenon HID headlights       473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       3,452  
Alloy wheels, optional design       100  
Power trunk closer       368  
Heated steering wheel       443 416
Ultra Luxury Package       2,699  
Navigation Package         2,423
Options (change) 13,519 9,329 12,434 11,328 7,784
Options (change) 12,308 8,451 11,308 10,291 7,119
Destination 975 975 975 895 895
Total Price $54,649 $53,074 $56,419 $48,593 $47,929
Total Invoice $50,628 $49,202 $52,282 $45,254 $44,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelRCRCRCESES
Trim200t300350350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$54,649$53,074$56,419$48,593$47,929
Adjustments for Features-885-935-610-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,764$52,139$55,809$47,218$47,929
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0$711
Total Invoice$50,628$49,202$52,282$45,254$44,781
Adjustments for Features-820-867-565-1,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,808$48,335$51,717$43,973$44,781
Cost Above Minimum$1,473$0$3,382$0$808

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelRCRCRCESES
Trim200t300350350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver attention monitor   $500$500
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$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$25
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,125$6,800$7,565$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$935$610$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-867-565-1,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,738 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 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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested212593%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested110035%
Total Not Requested205065%

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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100037%
Total Not Requested172563%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested222594%
Total Not Requested1506%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested197564%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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