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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,361

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $15,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,756

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $14,272

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Model Year20182017
ModelWRXRC
TrimSTIF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,095 $64,165
Base Invoice $34,123 $59,673
Type RA 12,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
All-weather floor mats 81 110
Cargo net 81 65
Universal garage door opener 111  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Type RA 11,446  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
All-weather floor mats 52 65
Cargo net 52 39
Universal garage door opener 72  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   276
Options (change) 13,406 475
Options (change) 11,773 380
Destination 860 975
Total Price $50,361 $65,615
Total Invoice $46,756 $61,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,964
Model Year20182017
ModelWRXRC
TrimSTIF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine310hp H4467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,361$65,615
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,616$65,615
Total Invoice$46,756$61,028
Adjustments for Features-6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,064$61,028

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelWRXRC
TrimSTIF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
PIN Code Access$10 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Carbon fiber roof$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler$100 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation app $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,060$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelWRXRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length180.9 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Type RA
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Short-throw shifter (optional)250No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Sport exhaust0No
Cold air intake (optional)0No
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler200No
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber roof0No
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6000
290 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested56025%

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