The RC faces a tough competitive set, but it's far more capable of meeting the challenge than previous efforts from Lexus.
The benchmark-setting BMW 4-Series is sleek and athletic.
The Audi A5 is now the old one in the bunch—although its interior is still top notch.
The Cadillac ATS has an even edgier personality in base variants, and is a serious rival to the RC.
The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is a good alternative to base RC models, but can get pricier.
It's elegant, especially inside.
Infiniti's Q60 is a very stylish outlier, though without the performance pedigree of many of its rivals.
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All Lexus RC models offer engaging dynamics and plenty of style, though this sporty coupe could stand to drop a few pounds and its base engines aren't up to snuff. |
The Audi A5 coupe and convertible are sleek and supple, providing relaxed yet sporty dynamics in a tidy package. |
The 2017 BMW M4 is a near-perfect performance coupe that can be hugely rewarding to competent drivers. |
A legitimate sports car in a sedan or coupe body, the 2017 Cadillac ATS-V rewards drivers with exceptionally polished handling and performance, making it truly in the league with Germany's best. |
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $40,155 | $41,200 | $41,950 | $34,595 | $39,500 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 16 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| RC Turbo F Sport RWD | 2.0 TFSI Sport Manual | 430i Gran Coupe SULEV | 4-Door Sedan 2.0L RWD | C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Coupe | quattro Coupe | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Lexus RC vs. 2017 Audi A5 | 2017 Lexus RC vs. 2017 BMW 4-Series | 2017 Lexus RC vs. 2017 Cadillac ATS | 2017 Lexus RC vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class | |
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