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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: $31,894

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,574

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $12,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCRCPrius
Trim200t300350FFour
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805 $29,135
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408 $27,122
Premium Package 1,240   1,240    
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Blind spot warning system   600      
Advanced Technology Package         1,350
Floor mats         225
Illuminated door sill trim plates         299
Premium Package 1,141   1,141    
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Blind spot warning system   552      
Advanced Technology Package         1,202
Floor mats         140
Illuminated door sill trim plates         225
Options (change) 4,370 3,730 4,370 3,130 1,874
Options (change) 4,029 3,440 4,029 2,888 1,567
Destination 950 950 950 950 885
Total Price $45,315 $47,290 $48,100 $66,885 $31,894
Total Invoice $42,175 $44,017 $44,766 $62,246 $29,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,345
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCRCPrius
Trim200t300350FFour
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V895hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19195/65-15
Total Price$45,315$47,290$48,100$66,885$31,894
Adjustments for Features-275-1,475-275-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,040$45,815$47,825$66,585$31,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$2,785$21,545$0
Total Invoice$42,175$44,017$44,766$62,246$29,574
Adjustments for Features-256-1,373-256-2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,919$42,644$44,510$61,967$29,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$2,591$20,048$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCRCPrius
Trim200t300350FFour
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,790$5,590$5,615$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,475$275$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1,373-256-2790

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162017
ModelRCPrius
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in178.7 in
Width72.4 in69.3 in
Height54.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.462.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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