Which 2025 Lexus RC trim should you buy?
$46,695 to $55,970. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Lexus's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: RC 350 RWD → RC 300 F SPORT RWD RWD, +$1,690 for 18 features made standard.
Thinnest step: RC 300 RWD → RC 350 RWD, +$2,930 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: RC 300 AWD AWD at $49,385.
RC 300 AWD $49,385
+$2,690 over the RC 300 RWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 300 RWD: All-wheel drive, F SPORT perforated leather–trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, Heated front seats, Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HP 241 hp → 260 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 236 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 22 mpg
RC 350 $49,625
+$2,930 over the RC 300 RWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 300 RWD: Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HP 241 hp → 311 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 23 mpg
RC 300 F SPORT RWD $51,315
+$1,690 over the RC 350 RWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 350 RWD: 19-in split-five-spoke wheels with Gloss Black Metallic finish, Active Sound Control, Aluminum sport pedals, Black front brake calipers*, Dark Gray Streamline trim, Drive Mode Select with ECO, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom modes, F SPORT Adaptive Variable Suspension, F SPORT black headliner, F SPORT front fascia; mesh front grille with Smoked Chrome trim, F SPORT front seats with enhanced bolsters, F SPORT heated and ventilated front seats, F SPORT perforated leather–trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, G-force display, Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel and 4 more
HP 311 hp → 241 hp · Torque 280 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 25 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
RC 350 AWD $51,790
+$2,405 over the RC 300 AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 300 AWD AWD: Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column
HP 260 hp → 311 hp · Torque 236 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft
RC 300 F SPORT AWD $53,605
+$1,815 over the RC 350 AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 350 AWD AWD: 18-in split-five-spoke alloy wheels with Silver Metallic finish, 19-in split-five-spoke wheels with Gloss Black Metallic finish, Active Sound Control, All-wheel drive, Aluminum sport pedals, Bright metallic front grille with chrome trim, Dark Gray Streamline trim, Drive Mode Select with ECO, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom modes, F SPORT Adaptive Variable Suspension, F SPORT black headliner, F SPORT front fascia; mesh front grille with Smoked Chrome trim, F SPORT front seats with enhanced bolsters, F SPORT heated and ventilated front seats, G-force display and 1 more
HP 311 hp → 260 hp · Torque 280 lb-ft → 236 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
RC 350 F SPORT $54,245
+$2,930 over the RC 300 F SPORT RWD RWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 300 F SPORT RWD RWD: All-wheel drive, Cool air intake
HP 241 hp → 311 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 23 mpg
RC 350 F SPORT AWD $55,970
+$2,365 over the RC 300 F SPORT AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the RC 300 F SPORT AWD AWD: Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HP 260 hp → 311 hp · Torque 236 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2025 Lexus RC trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Lexus RC trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the RC 350 RWD to the RC 300 F SPORT RWD RWD: $1,690 more for 18 features the press kit lists as standard on the RC 300 F SPORT RWD RWD and not on the RC 350 RWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Lexus RC trims cost?
8 trims, from $46,695 for the RC 300 RWD to $55,970 for the RC 350 F SPORT AWD AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Lexus RC with all-wheel drive?
The RC 300 AWD AWD, at $49,385 MSRP.