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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: $46,435

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $9,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelRCISIS
Trim350300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $38,210 $41,830
F Sport Package 3,985 3,145 3,155
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610 2,835 2,835
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Sunroof 1,100    
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Heated steering wheel   150 150
F Sport Package 3,668 2,893 2,904
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408 2,616 2,616
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Sunroof 1,012    
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Heated steering wheel   140 140
Options (change) 12,275 7,230 7,240
Options (change) 11,303 6,661 6,672
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $55,990 $46,435 $50,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,547
Model Year201520182018
ModelRCISIS
Trim350300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,990$46,435$50,065
Adjustments for Features0-740-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,990$45,695$48,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201520182018
ModelRCISIS
Trim350300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,140$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122-190

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152018
ModelRCIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in184.3 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested197568%
Total Not Requested95032%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested187564%
Total Not Requested105036%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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