Is the 2020 Lexus RC a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- Off-road: 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 125.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $116 vs $139 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 13% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the RC a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 27.3 in | Median 29.4 in | 18 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.8 in | Median 34.8 in | 19 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.4 cu ft | Median 9.3 cu ft | 18 | Yes |
Is the RC a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,295 | Median $94,950 | 38 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 241 hp to 571 hp | 38 | Yes |
| Length | 185.0 in | Median 180.3 in | 36 | No |
| Turning circle | 34.2 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 30 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 16.0 cents | 38 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RC a good commuter car?
Yes. $116 a month to commute. Class median $139.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 38 coupes
- $139
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 16% of 33
Is the RC a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 54.9 in tall | 4.6 to 5.2 in clearance, 48.0 to 54.0 in tall | 19 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.1 in | 25 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.2 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 30 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the RC a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 300 AWD, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RC worth the money?
Yes. Priced 13% below cars like it.
- Price, 300 RWD
- $41,295
- Predicted price
- $47,649
- Gap
- -$6,354 (-13%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RC a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 RWD | $41,295 | 13.3 cents | 10.4 cu ft | 241 hp |
| Ford Mustang EcoBoost RWD | $26,670 | 12.8 cents | 13.5 cu ft | 310 hp |
Compared with 113 trims of other makes, coupes, 2020.
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