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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,982

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $25,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRC
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,240 $48,690 $64,165
Floor mats 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 65
All-weather floor mats 249 249 110
Premium Package F     3,240
All Weather Package     280
Navigation Package     1,470
Adaptive cruise control     500
Cargo mat     105
Sunroof     1,100
Leather seating surfaces     800
Polished alloy wheels     1,500
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 39
All-weather floor mats 145 145 65
Premium Package F     2,981
All Weather Package     259
Navigation Package     1,360
Adaptive cruise control     460
Cargo mat     65
Sunroof     1,012
Leather seating surfaces     736
Polished alloy wheels     1,380
Options (change) 527 527 9,170
Options (change) 319 319 8,357
Destination 1,215 1,215 975
Total Price $48,982 $50,432 $74,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,544
Model Year202120212017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRC
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine295hp V6186hp I4 H467hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20255/35-19
Total Price$48,982$50,432$74,310
Adjustments for Features-2,335-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,647$48,447$74,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC

Model Year202120212017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRC
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300
CVT $1000 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200
Intercom$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,490$10,140$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$1,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20212017
ModelHighlanderRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length194.9 in184.8 in
Width76.0 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,146 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in27.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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