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Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $26,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3RC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $62,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Options (change) 1,000 7,240
Options (change) 0 6,668
Destination 1,200 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $70,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,572
Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3RC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E467hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,700$70,565
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$70,185

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3RC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3RC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in107.5 in
Length184.8 in184.8 in
Width72.8 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
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 reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
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
App support0Yes
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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