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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: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $38,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $35,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRC
TrimSXF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,500 $64,165
Base Invoice $28,380 $59,673
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 65
All Weather Package   280
Premium Package F   3,240
Adaptive cruise control   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   800
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Sunroof   1,100
Cargo mat   105
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 39
All Weather Package   259
Premium Package F   2,981
Adaptive cruise control   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Leather seating surfaces   736
Painted brake calipers (optional)   276
Sunroof   1,012
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 5,500 10,440
Options (change) 4,985 9,563
Destination 895 975
Total Price $36,895 $75,580
Total Invoice $34,260 $70,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,202
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRC
TrimSXF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,895$75,580
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,625$75,580
Total Invoice$34,260$70,211
Adjustments for Features-2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,009$70,211

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRC
TrimSXF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,950$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
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.3,738 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested112592%

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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights250Yes
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 Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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