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Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaRC
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,690 $42,790
Base Invoice $19,255 $39,796
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Navigation Package   1,530
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
235/40VR19   795
Fog lights   410
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Navigation Package   1,416
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
235/40VR19   732
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 3,470 6,535
Options (change) 3,100 6,020
Destination 675 925
Total Price $24,835 $50,250
Total Invoice $23,030 $46,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,465
Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaRC
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$24,835$50,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$45,685
Total Invoice$23,030$46,741
Adjustments for Features0-4,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$42,495

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaRC
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,246

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.5 in
Length189.0 in184.8 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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