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Lexus RX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,218

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,804

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,384

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Model Year201220182018
ModelRXESES
Trim450h350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $42,520 $36,438 $39,171
Luxury Package 4,800    
Comfort Package 825    
LED headlights 1,825    
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo mat 92 105 105
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520 7,980
Rear spoiler   319  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379 379
Luxury Package 4,463    
Comfort Package 759    
LED headlights 1,679    
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Cargo mat 55 65 65
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847 7,350
Rear spoiler   209  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Options (change) 10,617 9,323 8,464
Options (change) 9,793 8,371 7,665
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $56,727 $49,218 $51,279
Total Invoice $53,188 $45,804 $47,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,975
Model Year201220182018
ModelRXESES
Trim450h350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$56,727$49,218$51,279
Adjustments for Features0-635-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,727$48,583$50,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,236
Total Invoice$53,188$45,804$47,831
Adjustments for Features0-591-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,188$45,213$47,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,189

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220182018
ModelRXESES
Trim450h350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Passenger side camera$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,475$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591-429

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelRXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.0 in
Length187.8 in192.7 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested345065%
Total Not Requested185035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested345069%
Total Not Requested155031%

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