Lexus GS F vs. Lexus RC F
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus GS F and Lexus RC F contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus GS F and the Lexus RC F.
When we compare the Lexus GS F's and the Lexus RC F's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS F has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and interior volume. The Lexus RC F has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Lexus GS F and Lexus RC F have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GS F's and the Lexus RC F's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Lexus GS F ranges from $48,492 to $75,132 while a used 2020 Lexus RC F is priced between $50,310 to $72,691.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus GS F loses 44 percent of its value and the Lexus RC F loses 31.9 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RC F retains 12.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus GS F.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GS F is 8.0 out of 10 while the Lexus RC F's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GS F being ranked 10 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus RC F being ranked 8 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GS F is 8.1 out of 10. For the Lexus RC F the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GS F a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RC F.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GS F’s base engine makes 467 horsepower, and the Lexus RC F base engine makes 472 horsepower. Both the GS F and the RC F are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus GS F, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus RC F, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$85,010
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$63,037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,370 - $130,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$64,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$94,049
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$41,350 - $500,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$63,774
Price Range:
$48,492 - $75,132
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,278
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$23,996 - $77,843
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$61,861
Price Range:
$50,310 - $72,691
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$80,113
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$32,174 - $182,277
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24,515
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Lexus GS F Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RC F Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GS F
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RC F
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.7 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 22.8
Lexus GS F Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Lexus RC F Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus GS F Trim Levels
Base
Lexus RC F Trim Levels
Base, Track Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
467 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
389 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.116 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
472 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
395 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.121 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
278 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
278 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
79.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4034 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3902 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
54.7 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Not available
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Black Carbon Fiber Trim / White and Black w/Black Carbon Fiber Trim
Red
Circuit Red w/Black Carbon Fiber Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Black Carbon Fiber Trim / Black w/Silver Fiber Trim
Red
Circuit Red and Black w/Black Carbon Fiber Trim / Circuit Red and Black w/Silver Fiber Trim
White
White and Black w/Black Carbon Fiber Trim / White and Black w/Silver Fiber Trim
