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Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $20,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,537

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $19,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelRCISIS
TrimF250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,400 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $58,032 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package F 4,400    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840 4,015 4,015
Adaptive cruise control 500 1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Premium Package F 4,048    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620 3,701 3,701
Adaptive cruise control 460 1,380 1,380
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Options (change) 8,540 9,070 9,070
Options (change) 7,864 8,354 8,354
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $71,865 $51,135 $56,585
Total Invoice $66,821 $47,537 $52,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,258
Model Year201520122012
ModelRCISIS
TrimF250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$71,865$51,135$56,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,865$46,860$51,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$66,821$47,537$52,603
Adjustments for Features0-3,974-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,821$43,563$47,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201520122012
ModelRCISIS
TrimF250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$9,600$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,974-4,950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelRCIS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in107.5 in
Length184.8 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height54.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.8 ft3

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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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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