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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaRCRC
TrimSXSX Limited350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $39,796 $58,032
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Luxury Package     2,700  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
F Sport Package     3,985  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610 2,840
Obstacle detection, rear     500  
Premium Package F       4,400
All Weather Package       280
Leather seating surfaces       800
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Luxury Package     2,484  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
F Sport Package     3,668  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408 2,620
Obstacle detection, rear     460  
Premium Package F       4,048
All Weather Package       259
Leather seating surfaces       736
Options (change) 5,150 350 11,395 9,920
Options (change) 4,671 291 10,492 9,135
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $55,110 $73,245
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $51,213 $68,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,943
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaRCRC
TrimSXSX Limited350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4245hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,940$37,240$55,110$73,245
Adjustments for Features-125-4250-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$36,815$55,110$72,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$17,595
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$51,213$68,092
Adjustments for Features-116-3950-502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,270$34,181$51,213$67,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$16,377

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaRCRC
TrimSXSX Limited350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $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$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,565$7,865$7,440$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$425$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-3950-502

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested185037%
Total Not Requested315063%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180076%
Total Not Requested57524%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested112538%
Total Not Requested180062%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested119053%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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