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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: $47,603

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,281

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,388

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Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelRCRCRCESES
Trim200t300350350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $36,438 $39,171
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700 3,695 3,695
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500    
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160      
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 80 80
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 379 379
Rear spoiler 399 399 399 319  
LED headlights     1,160    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,615 2,615
Heated steering wheel       450 150
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484 3,397 3,397
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460    
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067      
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 60 60
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 250 250
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 209  
LED headlights     1,067    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,413 2,413
Heated steering wheel       415 139
Options (change) 15,238 11,048 14,153 7,708 7,089
Options (change) 13,775 9,918 12,775 6,848 6,363
Destination 975 975 975 995 995
Total Price $56,368 $54,793 $58,138 $47,603 $49,904
Total Invoice $52,095 $50,669 $53,749 $44,281 $46,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,217
Model Year20172017201720182018
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, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$56,368$54,793$58,138$47,603$49,904
Adjustments for Features-275-3250-140-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,093$54,468$58,138$47,463$49,639
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0$2,176
Total Invoice$52,095$50,669$53,749$44,281$46,529
Adjustments for Features-254-3010-130-247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,841$50,368$53,749$44,151$46,282
Cost Above Minimum$1,473$0$3,381$0$2,131

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017201720182018
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
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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150  
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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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$4,825$4,875$4,550$4,690$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$325$0$140$265
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-3010-130-247

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172018
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%
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%
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 reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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 reports0Yes
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 reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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