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Kia Forte vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,310 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $21,284 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $19,447 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | RC | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | EX | 200t | 300 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 | $64,165 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 | $59,673 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||
| Cargo net | 50 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 399 | 399 | 399 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | |
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Premium Package | 800 | ||||
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 280 | 280 | 280 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | |
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Premium Package | 736 | ||||
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,815 | 7,834 | 4,849 | 7,544 | 7,280 |
| Options (change) | 4,327 | 7,076 | 4,328 | 6,808 | 6,653 |
| Destination | 895 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $48,964 | $48,594 | $51,529 | $72,420 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $45,396 | $45,079 | $47,782 | $67,301 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,119 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,439 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | RC | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | EX | 200t | 300 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 467hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $48,964 | $48,594 | $51,529 | $72,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,140 | -2,165 | -2,240 | -4,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,310 | $46,824 | $46,429 | $49,289 | $68,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $395 | $0 | $2,860 | $21,986 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $45,396 | $45,079 | $47,782 | $67,301 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,984 | -2,008 | -2,077 | -3,722 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,632 | $43,412 | $43,071 | $45,705 | $63,579 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $341 | $0 | $2,634 | $20,508 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | RC | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | EX | 200t | 300 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,200 | $7,340 | $7,365 | $7,440 | $9,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,140 | $2,165 | $2,240 | $4,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,984 | -2,008 | -2,077 | -3,722 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | RC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3675 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 16% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 20% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1240 | 55% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
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