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Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,290

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,576

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelRCRCRCMKZMKZ
Trim200t300350BaseHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $32,565 $32,565
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 75 75
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 67 67
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 12,560 8,370 11,475 5,770 5,770
Options (change) 11,529 7,672 10,529 5,136 5,136
Destination 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $53,690 $52,115 $55,460 $41,290 $41,290
Total Invoice $49,849 $48,423 $51,503 $38,576 $38,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,730
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelRCRCRCMKZMKZ
Trim200t300350BaseHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,690$52,115$55,460$41,290$41,290
Adjustments for Features-2,505-2,555-2,2300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,185$49,560$53,230$41,290$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$275$0
Total Invoice$49,849$48,423$51,503$38,576$38,576
Adjustments for Features-2,326-2,374-2,0710-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,523$46,049$49,432$38,576$38,319
Cost Above Minimum$1,474$0$3,383$257$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelRCRCRCMKZMKZ
Trim200t300350BaseHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,200$6,875$4,645$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$2,555$2,230$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,326-2,374-2,0710-257

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172011
ModelRCMKZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.4 in
Length184.8 in190.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height54.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125040%
Total Not Requested190060%

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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested167561%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested207587%
Total Not Requested30013%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested182559%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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