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Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,615 Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||
| Difference: $26,635 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,294 Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||
| Difference: $24,447 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | RC | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | F | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $42,790 | $62,400 | $18,600 | $20,600 |
| Base Invoice | $39,796 | $58,032 | $17,708 | $19,436 |
| Navigation Package | 1,530 | 1,760 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | |||
| Fog lights | 410 | |||
| All Weather Package | 280 | |||
| Premium Package F | 4,400 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,100 | 1,800 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,416 | 1,627 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | |||
| Fog lights | 376 | |||
| All Weather Package | 259 | |||
| Premium Package F | 4,048 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | 1,570 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,893 | 1,624 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,535 | 8,340 | 4,215 | 3,715 |
| Options (change) | 6,020 | 7,682 | 3,786 | 3,287 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 800 | 800 |
| Total Price | $50,250 | $71,665 | $23,615 | $25,115 |
| Total Invoice | $46,741 | $66,639 | $22,294 | $23,523 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,045 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,178 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | RC | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | F | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 306hp V6 | 467hp V8 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $50,250 | $71,665 | $23,615 | $25,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,590 | -5,930 | 0 | -75 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,660 | $65,735 | $23,615 | $25,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,075 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Total Invoice | $46,741 | $66,639 | $22,294 | $23,523 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,269 | -5,514 | 0 | -70 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,472 | $61,125 | $22,294 | $23,453 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,653 | $0 | $1,159 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | RC | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | F | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $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 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,465 | $7,805 | $1,875 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,590 | $5,930 | $0 | $75 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,269 | -5,514 | 0 | -70 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | Forte |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,749 lb. | 2,988 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 91% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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