Is the 2021 Lexus RC a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- First car: 3 of 5. Horsepower 241 hp. Class 255 hp to 562 hp.
- Off-road: 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
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 | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 12% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 31.1 in | 18 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.8 in | Median 34.8 in | 19 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.4 cu ft | Median 10.4 cu ft | 19 | Yes |
Is the RC a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,220 | Median $93,050 | 39 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 255 hp to 562 hp | 37 | No |
| Length | 185.0 in | Median 183.3 in | 37 | No |
| Turning circle | 34.2 ft | Median 37.4 ft | 29 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 39 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RC a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 39 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 12% of 36
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, 50.4 to 54.3 in tall | 16 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.0 in | 24 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.2 ft | Median 37.4 ft | 29 | 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 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 300 AWD, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RC worth the money?
Yes. Priced 12% below cars like it.
- Price, 300 RWD
- $42,220
- Predicted price
- $48,241
- Gap
- -$6,021 (-12%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RC a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 99 trims of other makes, coupes, 2021.
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