2022 Lexus RC trim levels explained
Base to top
$58,200
- 10 trims. $42,820 to $101,020.
- Base: 300 RWD. Top: RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD.
All 10 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | $42,820 | $1,150 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| 300 AWD | $45,510 | $1,150 | 3.5L | 260 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 4 |
| 350 RWD | $45,750 | $1,150 | 3.5L 6cyl | 311 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| 300 F SPORT RWD | $47,290 | $1,150 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| 350 AWD | $47,915 | $1,150 | 3.5L | 311 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 4 |
| 300 F SPORT AWD | $49,465 | $1,150 | 3.5L | 260 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 4 |
| 350 F SPORT RWD | $50,220 | $1,150 | 3.5L 6cyl | 311 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| 350 F SPORT AWD | $51,830 | $1,150 | 3.5L | 311 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 4 |
| RC F RWD | $66,245 | $1,150 | 5.0L 8cyl | 472 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
| RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD | $101,020 | $1,150 | 5.0L 8cyl | 472 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
300 to 350: +$2,930
300 RWD $42,820 to 350 RWD $45,750.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.5L 6cyl.
- Power: 241 hp to 311 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
350 to 300 F SPORT: +$1,540
350 RWD $45,750 to 300 F SPORT RWD $47,290.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 311 hp to 241 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Rain-sensing wipers.
300 F SPORT to 350 F SPORT: +$2,930
300 F SPORT RWD $47,290 to 350 F SPORT RWD $50,220.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.5L 6cyl.
- Power: 241 hp to 311 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
350 F SPORT to RC F: +$16,025
350 F SPORT RWD $50,220 to RC F RWD $66,245.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 5.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 311 hp to 472 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 19 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel, Rear spoiler, Limited-slip differential.
RC F to RC F Fuji Speedway Edition: +$34,775
RC F RWD $66,245 to RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD $101,020.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD, $101,020. Optional from RC F RWD, $66,245.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 300 F SPORT RWD, $47,290. Optional from 300 RWD, $42,820.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 300 RWD, $42,820.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 300 RWD, $42,820.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 300 RWD, $42,820.
- Navigation: optional from 300 RWD, $42,820.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 300 RWD, $42,820.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 300 | 350 | 300 F SPORT | 350 F SPORT | RC F RWD | RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | O | S |
| Heated front seats | O | O | S | S | O | N |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 300 AWD, $45,510.
- The most hp: RC F RWD, 472 hp, $66,245.
- The best mpg: 300 RWD, 25 mpg, $42,820.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$600.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | $42,220 | $42,820 | +$600 |
| 300 AWD | $44,910 | $45,510 | +$600 |
| 350 RWD | $45,150 | $45,750 | +$600 |
| 300 F SPORT RWD | $46,690 | $47,290 | +$600 |
| 350 AWD | $47,315 | $47,915 | +$600 |
| 300 F SPORT AWD | $48,865 | $49,465 | +$600 |
| 350 F SPORT RWD | $49,620 | $50,220 | +$600 |
| 350 F SPORT AWD | $51,230 | $51,830 | +$600 |
| RC F RWD | $65,925 | $66,245 | +$320 |
| RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD | $97,150 | $101,020 | +$3,870 |
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