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

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Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,780

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $60,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRCModel S
TrimFP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,165 $137,000
All Weather Package 280  
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Sunroof 1,100  
Cargo mat 105  
Cargo net 65  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
All Weather Package 259  
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Sunroof 1,012  
Cargo mat 65  
Cargo net 39  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 7,640 3,000
Options (change) 6,987 0
Destination 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $72,780 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RC F
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,735
Model Year20172018
ModelRCModel S
TrimFP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine467hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$72,780$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,780$129,445

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172018
ModelRCModel S
TrimFP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
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
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,580$10,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0200

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172018
ModelRCModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in116.5 in
Length184.8 in196.0 in
Width72.4 in77.3 in
Height54.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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