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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $18,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelOptimaRCRC
TrimHybrid350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $24,760 $39,796 $58,032
Premium Technology Package 5,000    
Luxury Package   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795  
Navigation Package   1,530 1,760
Fog lights   410  
All Weather Package     280
Premium Package F     4,400
Leather seating surfaces     800
Premium Technology Package 4,465    
Luxury Package   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732  
Navigation Package   1,416 1,627
Fog lights   376  
All Weather Package     259
Premium Package F     4,048
Leather seating surfaces     736
Options (change) 5,000 6,535 8,340
Options (change) 4,465 6,020 7,682
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $32,250 $50,250 $71,665
Total Invoice $29,975 $46,741 $66,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,031
Model Year201120152015
ModelOptimaRCRC
TrimHybrid350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4 H306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,250$50,250$71,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$48,385$68,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,075
Total Invoice$29,975$46,741$66,639
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$45,006$63,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,653

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201120152015
ModelOptimaRCRC
TrimHybrid350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,415$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,735-2,980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in184.8 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested67528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested154069%

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