2015 Lexus RC 350

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Rating8.1

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Compact Coupe
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$42,790 - $45,025
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Looks distinctive and has its own charm

Annoying infotainment system

The RC 350 model is new for the year 2015

The sporty interiors provide plush and luxurious seats

The acceleration isn't quick off the line

The cabin NVH levels are pretty low while highway driving

Precise steering characteristics make driving fun

Specs & Features

$42,790

price

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The Lexus RC 350 coupe is a compact coupe offered as a standalone trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $42,790 and going all the way to $45,025 for the AWD powertrain. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A5 Coupe, the BMW 4 Series Coupe, and the Cadillac ATS Coupe. The Lexus RC 350 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.5L V6 making 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. The choice, however lies between an 8-speed automatic and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Lexus RC 350 reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.4 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Lexus RC 350 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 22 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Lexus RC 350 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Offering all kinds of standard features, safety features, and more on the RC 350 trim, makes the coupe more luxurious. The 2015 Lexus RC 350 has an F SPORT w/Summer Tires package that is the best offering blind spot monitor w/Rear cross-traffic alert, high-friction brake pads, etc.

Trims

    Base
    $42,790 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Nuluxe leatherette Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$42,790- $45,025

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.11

Horsepower

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

4

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$40,350- $51,700

Gasoline

8.27

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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$52,500- $67,150

Gasoline

8.68

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$40,000- $56,000

Gasoline

8.71

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$64,200- $72,500

Gasoline

7.76

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

4

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$40,300- $56,900

Gasoline

8.12

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

255 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

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$40,950- $62,100

Gasoline

8.69

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

4

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$65,000- $99,000

Gasoline

8.57

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

2

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$62,400

Gasoline

8.03

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$132,825- $182,009

Gasoline

8.06

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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2015 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.8 sec14.3 sec-
    2015 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    3.9 sec12.1 sec155 mph
    4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    2015 Audi S5

    Ranked #4

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2015 Audi TTS

    Ranked #4

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph

    2015 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/487.2 mi.
      23 mpg35 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/553 mi.
      2015 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      2015 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/518 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/540 mi.

      2015 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        185.2 in.72.6 in.54.7 in.5.1 in.107.5 in.
        183.1 in.71.8 in.54.8 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        2015 Audi S5

        Ranked #5

        182.7 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        2015 BMW M4

        Ranked #6

        182.6 in.73.6 in.54.2 in.4.8 in.110.6 in.

        2015 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.61.8 cu.ft.
          2015 Audi TTS

          Ranked #2

          -73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          11 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          41 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2015 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            61.8 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.61.8 cu.ft.-
            2015 BMW M4

            Ranked #2

            41 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2015 Audi A5

            Ranked #3

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.-
            41 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            53.2 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-

            2015 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1080 lbs.3748 lbs.
              2015 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3583 lbs.
              2015 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.- -
              2015 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              -3477 lbs.
              700 lbs.3958 lbs.

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