Polyestercarbonates are disclosed which comprise structural units derived from at least one bisphenol derived from terpene precursors, at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound comonomer, at least one diester derived from a C1-C40 linear or branched divalent hydrocarbyl radical, and at least one carbonic acid diester. Also disclosed are methods to make the polyestercarbonates and articles derived therefrom.