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Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $17,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $17,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelPriusPriusRCRCRC
TrimBaseTouring200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Package 6 4,550 4,175      
Floor mats 184 184      
Cargo net 49 49 65 65 65
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470
Cargo mat     105 105 105
Fog lights     410 410 410
Package 6 4,095 3,758      
Floor mats 112 112      
Cargo net 34 34 39 39 39
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360
Cargo mat     65 65 65
Fog lights     376 376 376
Options (change) 4,783 4,408 2,050 2,050 2,050
Options (change) 4,241 3,904 1,840 1,840 1,840
Destination 720 720 975 975 975
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0 0
Total Price $25,228 $25,748 $43,180 $45,795 $46,035
Total Invoice $22,875 $23,290 $40,160 $42,591 $42,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,109
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelPriusPriusRCRCRC
TrimBaseTouring200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,228$25,748$43,180$45,795$46,035
Adjustments for Features00-2,340-4,040-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,228$25,748$40,840$41,755$43,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$915$2,855
Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$40,160$42,591$42,814
Adjustments for Features00-2,176-3,757-2,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$37,984$38,834$40,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0$850$2,654

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelPriusPriusRCRCRC
TrimBaseTouring200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Digital instruments$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,725$6,065$7,765$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,340$4,040$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,176-3,757-2,176

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
ModelPriusRC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length175.0 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested277564%
Total Not Requested155036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested155042%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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