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Lexus RC vs. Nissan Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Nissan Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,675

Nissan Z Sport   
Difference: $27,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,817

Nissan Z Sport   
Difference: $24,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelRCZZ
TrimFSportTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $64,165 $33,570 $38,190
Base Invoice $59,673 $32,043 $36,047
Navigation Package 1,470    
Cargo mat 105 95 95
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 200 200
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300    
Tech Package   3,500  
7-speed shiftable automatic   1,300 1,300
Floor mats   125 125
Aerodynamics Package     670
Navigation Package 1,360    
Cargo mat 65 67 67
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 151 151
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276    
Tech Package   3,336  
7-speed shiftable automatic   1,239 1,215
Floor mats   96 96
Aerodynamics Package     514
Options (change) 2,324 5,220 2,390
Options (change) 2,036 4,889 2,043
Destination 975 885 885
Total Price $67,464 $39,675 $41,465
Total Invoice $62,684 $37,817 $38,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Nissan Z

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Z Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Z Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,181
Model Year201720182018
ModelRCZZ
TrimFSportTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine467hp V8332hp V6332hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10240, 8240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$67,464$39,675$41,465
Adjustments for Features-4,0100-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,454$39,675$40,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515
Total Invoice$62,684$37,817$38,975
Adjustments for Features-3,7260-1,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,958$37,817$37,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Nissan Z

Model Year201720182018
ModelRCZZ
TrimFSportTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,650$2,640$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7260-1,198

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Nissan Z

Model Year20172018
ModelRCZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in100.4 in
Length184.8 in167.2 in
Width72.4 in72.8 in
Height54.9 in51.9 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Z Sport

7-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Active noise reduction0No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bose, 240W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested41522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

7-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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