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Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $16,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $16,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelRCRCRCRCPrius
Trim200t300350FBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805 $21,725
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408 $20,006
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530  
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Package 8         6,890
Floor mats         184
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Package 8         5,620
Floor mats         112
Options (change) 1,940 1,940 1,940 1,530 7,074
Options (change) 1,792 1,792 1,792 1,416 5,732
Destination 950 950 950 950 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $42,885 $45,500 $45,670 $65,285 $26,229
Total Invoice $39,938 $42,369 $42,529 $60,774 $23,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,977
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelRCRCRCRCPrius
Trim200t300350FBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V876hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$42,885$45,500$45,670$65,285$26,229
Adjustments for Features-1,925-3,625-1,925-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,960$41,875$43,745$62,585$26,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,785$21,625$0
Total Invoice$39,938$42,369$42,529$60,774$23,168
Adjustments for Features-1,793-3,376-1,793-2,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,145$38,993$40,736$58,261$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$848$2,591$20,116$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelRCRCRCRCPrius
Trim200t300350FBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
CVT    $1000
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Performance meter   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,815$6,115$6,890$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$3,625$1,925$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,793-3,376-1,793-2,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162006
ModelRCPrius
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in175.0 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height54.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested347569%
Total Not Requested155031%

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