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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: $52,024

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $1,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,287

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $1,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $43,360 $47,640
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $40,325 $44,305
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700      
Sunroof 1,100   1,100      
235/40VR19 795          
All Weather Package 220 220 220      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550 3,520 3,520
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105   2,550 2,550
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500 1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500   500 500
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Rear spoiler 399 399 399      
Premium Package F       3,240    
Leather seating surfaces       800    
Xenon HID headlights         875 875
Headlight washers         100 100
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484      
Sunroof 1,012   1,012      
235/40VR19 732          
All Weather Package 201 201 201      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355 3,245 3,245
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777   2,349 2,349
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460 1,380 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460   460 460
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Rear spoiler 280 280 280      
Premium Package F       2,981    
Leather seating surfaces       736    
Xenon HID headlights         807 807
Headlight washers         92 92
Options (change) 13,569 8,279 12,484 7,090 9,045 9,045
Options (change) 12,405 7,536 11,405 6,532 8,333 8,333
Destination 975 975 975 975 925 925
Total Price $54,699 $52,024 $56,469 $72,230 $53,330 $57,610
Total Invoice $50,725 $48,287 $52,379 $67,180 $49,583 $53,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,762
Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$54,699$52,024$56,469$72,230$53,330$57,610
Adjustments for Features-8500-575-290-4,365-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,849$52,024$55,894$71,940$48,965$53,245
Cost Above Minimum$1,825$0$3,870$19,916$0$4,280
Total Invoice$50,725$48,287$52,379$67,180$49,583$53,563
Adjustments for Features-7880-533-270-4,058-4,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,937$48,287$51,846$66,910$45,525$49,505
Cost Above Minimum$1,650$0$3,559$18,623$0$3,980

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100$1100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Second-row high console   $250  
Second-row low console$100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75$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  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Sunroof$900 $900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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  
Performance meter$150$150$150$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$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,575$6,725$7,300$7,015$11,090$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$575$290$4,365$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-7880-533-270-4,058-4,058

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,738 lb.3,807 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 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
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 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 seat200No
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 pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested212567%

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 seat200No
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 pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82530%
Total Not Requested190070%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
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 seat200No
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 pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested205067%
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 RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested124055%
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 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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%

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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%

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