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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: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F250350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $26,389 $31,186
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700      
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795          
All Weather Package 220 220 220      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550 3,990 3,990
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500   500 500
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Premium Package F       3,240    
Leather seating surfaces       800    
Sport Package         3,695 3,695
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850
Headlight washers         100 100
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732          
All Weather Package 201 201 201      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355 3,302 3,302
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460   400 400
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Premium Package F       2,981    
Leather seating surfaces       736    
Sport Package         2,956 2,956
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280
Headlight washers         80 80
Options (change) 13,170 8,980 12,085 8,190 11,135 11,135
Options (change) 12,125 8,268 11,125 7,544 9,018 9,018
Destination 975 975 975 975 590 590
Total Price $54,300 $52,725 $56,070 $73,330 $41,715 $47,165
Total Invoice $50,445 $49,019 $52,099 $68,192 $35,997 $40,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,526
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F250350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,300$52,725$56,070$73,330$41,715$47,165
Adjustments for Features-3,710-3,760-3,435-4,4000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$48,965$52,635$68,930$41,715$46,115
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$19,965$0$4,400
Total Invoice$50,445$49,019$52,099$68,192$35,997$40,794
Adjustments for Features-3,447-3,496-3,192-4,0920-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,998$45,523$48,907$64,100$35,997$39,886
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,384$18,577$0$3,889

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F250350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   $1100
6-speed manual    $150 
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row high console   $250  
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75     
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200  
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,200$6,875$7,840$3,440$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$3,760$3,435$4,400$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,447-3,496-3,192-4,0920-908

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172006
ModelRCIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.5 in
Length184.8 in180.1 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height54.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.0 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 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 Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested105033%
Total Not Requested210067%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested85031%
Total Not Requested187569%

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 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 Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested105034%
Total Not Requested202566%
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 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 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 IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%

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