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Lexus RC vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,722

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $28,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRCHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,650 $45,200 $48,280
All Weather Package 280    
Premium Package F 3,240    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Navigation Package 1,470    
Cargo net 65 49 49
All-weather floor mats 110 249 249
Cargo mat 105    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,100    
Polished alloy wheels 1,500    
Floor mats   229 229
All Weather Package 259    
Premium Package F 2,981    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Navigation Package 1,360    
Cargo net 39 35 35
All-weather floor mats 65 145 145
Cargo mat 65    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Sunroof 1,012    
Polished alloy wheels 1,380    
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 9,170 527 527
Options (change) 8,357 319 319
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $74,815 $46,722 $49,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,102
Model Year201820182018
ModelRCHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$74,815$46,722$49,802
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,815$44,387$46,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182018
ModelRCHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200  
Intercom $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,155$10,490$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,128-3,359

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelRCHighlander
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in109.8 in
Length184.8 in192.5 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height54.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.483.7 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 headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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