Is the 2023 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 166.
- 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 | $111 vs $139 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 4% 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 30.3 in | 16 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.8 in | Median 34.8 in | 17 | 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 | $44,670 | Median $74,700 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 232 hp to 564 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 185.0 in | Median 180.1 in | 34 | No |
| Turning circle | 34.2 ft | Median 37.0 ft | 28 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 16.0 cents | 35 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RC a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $139.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 35 coupes
- $139
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 10% of 31
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 | 4.7 to 5.1 in clearance, 49.1 to 54.7 in tall | 15 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 21 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.2 ft | Median 37.0 ft | 28 | 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 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 300 AWD, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RC worth the money?
Yes. Priced 4% below cars like it.
- Price, 300 RWD
- $44,670
- Predicted price
- $46,773
- Gap
- -$2,103 (-4%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 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 | $44,670 | 12.8 cents | 10.4 cu ft | 241 hp |
| BMW 2 Series 230i RWD | $38,200 | 11.0 cents | 13.8 cu ft | 255 hp |
Compared with 125 trims of other makes, coupes, 2023.
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