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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: $32,603

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,191

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $12,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelPriusRCRCRCRC
TrimFour200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,685 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $27,634 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Floor mats 225        
Advanced Technology Package 1,350        
Cargo net 49 65 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 100 110 110 110 110
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 449 449 449 449
Premium Package   1,240   1,240  
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500 500
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Blind spot warning system     600    
Floor mats 140        
Advanced Technology Package 1,202        
Cargo net 35 39 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 60 65 65 65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 335 335 335 335
Premium Package   1,141   1,141  
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460 460
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Blind spot warning system     552    
Options (change) 2,023 5,039 4,399 5,039 3,799
Options (change) 1,662 4,477 3,888 4,477 3,336
Destination 895 975 975 975 975
Total Price $32,603 $46,169 $48,144 $49,024 $68,939
Total Invoice $30,191 $42,797 $44,639 $45,451 $63,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,221
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelPriusRCRCRCRC
TrimFour200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine95hp I4 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,603$46,169$48,144$49,024$68,939
Adjustments for Features0-415-1,615-415-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,603$45,754$46,529$48,609$67,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775$2,855$22,245
Total Invoice$30,191$42,797$44,639$45,451$63,984
Adjustments for Features0-385-1,497-385-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,191$42,412$43,142$45,066$63,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730$2,654$20,700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelPriusRCRCRCRC
TrimFour200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Performance meter    $150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,490$6,690$5,490$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$1,615$415$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-385-1,497-385-872

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelPriusRC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length178.7 in184.8 in
Width69.3 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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%

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%
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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