Model year guide
2018 Lexus RC 300
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Lexus RC 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2018 Lexus RC 300 at a glance
Combined26 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Lexus RC 300 MPG & running costs
Combined26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Lexus RC 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.