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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: $6,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCModel 3
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $49,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160    
Fog lights 410 410 410  
LED headlights     1,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067    
Fog lights 376 376 376  
LED headlights     1,067  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
Options (change) 8,725 8,320 12,425 1,000
Options (change) 8,035 7,662 11,439 0
Destination 975 975 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,855 $52,065 $56,410 $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: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,343
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCModel 3
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT8T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$49,855$52,065$56,410$43,700
Adjustments for Features-275-1,5000-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,580$50,565$56,410$43,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$6,830$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCModel 3
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge$75   
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,840$5,340$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,500$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1,395056

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172017
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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested265084%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested242589%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested257584%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested242583%

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