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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $17,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $16,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaRCRCRCRC
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Premium Package 3,300          
Technology Package 2,400          
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610 2,610 2,610 2,610
Fog lights     410 410 410  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300   300 300
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500  
All Weather Package           280
Premium Package F           3,240
Leather seating surfaces           800
Premium Package 3,060          
Technology Package 2,230          
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408 2,408 2,408 2,408
Fog lights     376 376 376  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     276   276 276
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460  
All Weather Package           259
Premium Package F           2,981
Leather seating surfaces           736
Options (change) 5,700 0 12,810 8,320 11,725 8,330
Options (change) 5,290 0 11,793 7,660 10,793 7,672
Destination 825 825 950 950 950 950
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $53,755 $51,880 $55,455 $72,085
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $49,939 $48,237 $51,530 $67,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,305
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaRCRCRCRC
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4274hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,225$36,325$53,755$51,880$55,455$72,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,140-2,040-1,865-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$51,615$49,840$53,590$69,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$1,775$0$3,750$19,815
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$49,939$48,237$51,530$67,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-1,988-1,897-1,733-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$47,951$46,340$49,797$64,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$1,611$0$3,457$18,430

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaRCRCRCRC
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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
Ionizing air filtration$50$50    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer     $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler $200    
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
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$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$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 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Speaker lights$100$100    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, 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   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,175$7,525$8,315$8,215$8,040$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,140$2,040$1,865$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-1,988-1,897-1,733-2,260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in184.8 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested147545%
Total Not Requested180055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested182558%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested122548%
Total Not Requested135052%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested200084%
Total Not Requested37516%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested175057%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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, rear250Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested99044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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