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Lexus RC vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,361

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $15,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,756

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $14,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRCWRX
TrimFSTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,165 $36,095
Base Invoice $59,673 $34,123
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Cargo net 65 81
All-weather floor mats 110 81
Type RA   12,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Universal garage door opener   111
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276  
Cargo net 39 52
All-weather floor mats 65 52
Type RA   11,446
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Universal garage door opener   72
Options (change) 475 13,406
Options (change) 380 11,773
Destination 975 860
Total Price $65,615 $50,361
Total Invoice $61,028 $46,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,964
Model Year20172018
ModelRCWRX
TrimFSTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8310hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$65,615$50,361
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,615$49,616
Total Invoice$61,028$46,756
Adjustments for Features0-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,028$46,064

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
ModelRCWRX
TrimFSTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
PIN Code Access $10
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber roof $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation app$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
ModelRCWRX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length184.8 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height54.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Type RA
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Short-throw shifter (optional)250No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Sport exhaust0No
Cold air intake (optional)0No
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler200No
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber roof0No
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6000
290 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested56025%

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