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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: $48,190

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,817

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $2,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $36,921 $38,009
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105   3,145 3,155
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500   500 500
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,645 2,645
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
LED headlights     1,160      
Premium Package F       3,240    
All Weather Package       280    
Blind spot warning system         600 600
Heated steering wheel         150 150
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777   2,893 2,905
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460   460 460
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,441 2,441
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
LED headlights     1,067      
Premium Package F       2,981    
All Weather Package       259    
Blind spot warning system         552 552
Heated steering wheel         140 140
Options (change) 9,915 9,510 13,615 7,670 7,540 7,550
Options (change) 9,131 8,758 12,535 7,067 6,946 6,958
Destination 975 975 975 975 950 950
Total Price $51,045 $53,255 $57,600 $72,810 $48,190 $49,370
Total Invoice $47,451 $49,509 $53,509 $67,715 $44,817 $45,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,345
Model Year201720172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,045$53,255$57,600$72,810$48,190$49,370
Adjustments for Features-275-1,5000-1,215-1,040-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$51,755$57,600$71,595$47,150$49,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$6,830$20,825$0$2,180
Total Invoice$47,451$49,509$53,509$67,715$44,817$45,917
Adjustments for Features-256-1,3940-1,130-967-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,195$48,115$53,509$66,585$43,850$45,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$6,314$19,390$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCRCISIS
Trim200t300350F300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100 
RWD$0 $0$0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Second-row high console   $250  
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75     
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25  
Performance meter$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200  
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,975$3,475$4,690$4,515$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,500$0$1,215$1,040$40
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1,3940-1,130-967-37

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172016
ModelRCIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in183.7 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 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 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested85031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested207571%
Total Not Requested85029%
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested197564%
Total Not Requested110036%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
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 headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested64029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested237586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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