in the u.s., there's no rx 200t version on sale. the minimum model is rx 350. rx 350 f sport base model is priced at us$49,125. fully loaded is around us$52,350.
In many parts of Asia taxes for importing and purchases of cars is directly related to the engine capacity of the cars. So to buy a car with big engine capacity say 3L the tax could be like 200% while one between 2L and 3L could be like 150% and below 2L and 1.5L could be 100% and even smaller engine cars could be like 50% which we call eco cars, I am just giving an example.
Many European cars over the years had adjusted accordingly to smaller engines but equally powerful in terms of hp and torque so we find a 528 having a 2L engine and even may Audi and Merc too having smaller engines but with turbo or super charges. This made the seller more competitive but at the same time having better margins too while pricing it higher that what should have been savings for customers from the lower taxes, however its a win win for both.
Lexus is a slow starter on this and has a lot to catch up with the Europeans. In Thailand this slowness is costing them as many had got used to the European prices. For example a GS equivalent car would be the Merc's E class and BMW's 5 series price difference between Lex and these two European cars could be 1mil comparing apple to apple or S$50k all because of taxes. I understand this is similar in China the largest market Lexus want to target.
So finally after many years of waiting, for me at least, Lexus woke up and follow suit and we Lexus lovers has China market to thank for.