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Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,600

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $15,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201620162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRCRCRC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490   500 500 500
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990            
Premium Package Plus 10,160     5,320      
Light Comfort Package   250 250        
Premium Package   7,790 7,790        
Rearview camera   655 655        
Blind spot warning system   850 850        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800        
Temporary spare tire     390        
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
F Sport Package         4,105 3,700 4,105
Luxury Package         2,990   2,700
Sunroof         1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19         795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,610 2,610 2,610
All Weather Package         220 220 220
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential         460   460
Fog lights         410 410 410
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0   460 460 460
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0            
Premium Package Plus 0     0      
Light Comfort Package   0 0        
Premium Package   0 0        
Rearview camera   0 0        
Blind spot warning system   0 0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0        
Temporary spare tire     0        
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460 460
F Sport Package         3,777 3,404 3,777
Luxury Package         2,752   2,484
Sunroof         1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19         732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,408 2,408 2,408
All Weather Package         201 201 201
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential         423   423
Fog lights         376 376 376
Options (change) 19,355 17,550 16,450 8,155 13,690 9,040 12,605
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 12,601 8,321 11,601
Destination 975 975 975 975 950 950 950
Total Price $68,530 $83,525 $86,425 $116,230 $54,635 $52,600 $56,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RC 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,937
Model Year2012201220122012201620162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRCRCRC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$68,530$83,525$86,425$116,230$54,635$52,600$56,335
Adjustments for Features-3,430-4,405-3,805-8,655-4000-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,100$79,120$82,620$107,575$54,235$52,600$56,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,020$17,520$42,475$1,635$0$3,610

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2012201220122012201620162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRCRCRC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD    $0 $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Rear HVAC unit   $400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300   
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150   
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150   
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200
HD radio    $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Boost gauge    $75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Performance meter    $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300   
Heated second row seats$200  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,095$10,070$9,470$14,320$6,065$5,665$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$4,405$3,805$8,655$400$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-106-112-93-158-3720-116

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
ModelCayenneRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.0 in107.5 in
Length190.8 in184.8 in
Width76.3 in72.4 in
Height67.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested425072%
Total Not Requested166528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested124031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested124031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested217596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested107542%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested227596%
Total Not Requested1004%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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