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Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $25,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelRCModel 3
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,805 $49,000
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 5,850 1,000
Options (change) 5,389 0
Destination 950 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $69,605 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,019
Model Year20162017
ModelRCModel 3
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$69,605$43,700
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,575$43,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162017
ModelRCModel 3
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,855$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162017
ModelRCModel 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in113.2 in
Length184.8 in184.8 in
Width72.4 in72.8 in
Height54.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.0 ft3

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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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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