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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: $41,835

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,562

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016201620162016
ModelRCRCRCMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim200t300350BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105        
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160          
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470        
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700        
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475
235/40VR19 795            
Cargo mat 105 105 105        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500        
Fog lights 410 410 410        
Cargo net 65 65 65 25 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 75 75 75 75
LED headlights     1,160        
Reserve Package       4,420 4,420    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777        
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067          
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360        
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484        
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343
235/40VR19 732            
Cargo mat 65 65 65        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460        
Fog lights 376 376 376        
Cargo net 39 39 39 23 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 69 69 69 69
LED headlights     1,067        
Reserve Package       4,022 4,022    
Options (change) 13,259 9,069 12,174 5,720 5,720 1,575 1,575
Options (change) 12,040 8,183 11,040 5,206 5,206 1,435 1,435
Destination 975 975 975 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,389 $52,814 $56,159 $41,835 $41,835 $48,105 $48,105
Total Invoice $50,360 $48,934 $52,014 $39,562 $39,562 $45,229 $45,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,187
Model Year2017201720172016201620162016
ModelRCRCRCMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim200t300350BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$54,389$52,814$56,159$41,835$41,835$48,105$48,105
Adjustments for Features-275-3250-1,180-1,080-2,905-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,114$52,489$56,159$40,655$40,755$45,200$45,300
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0$100$4,545$4,645
Total Invoice$50,360$48,934$52,014$39,562$39,562$45,229$45,229
Adjustments for Features-255-3010-1,116-1,021-2,731-2,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,105$48,633$52,014$38,446$38,541$42,498$42,592
Cost Above Minimum$1,472$0$3,381$0$95$4,052$4,146

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2017201720172016201620162016
ModelRCRCRCMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim200t300350BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0 $0    
AWD $1700     
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0    
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Safety key   $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75    
Boost gauge$75      
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25    
Performance meter$150$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0     
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim$300  $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,425$4,100$5,280$5,180$7,005$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$325$0$1,180$1,080$2,905$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-255-3010-1,116-1,021-2,731-2,637

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172016
ModelRCMKZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length184.8 in194.1 in
Width72.4 in73.4 in
Height54.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested97536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested122540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested267580%
Total Not Requested67520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested267580%
Total Not Requested67520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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