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Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCRCForte
Trim200t300350FEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805 $21,300
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408 $20,130
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795    
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500  
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Premium Package   800      
Premium Package F       3,240  
Leather seating surfaces       800  
Premium Plus Package         4,490
Floor mats         125
Universal garage door opener         350
Rear spoiler         295
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732    
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460  
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Premium Package   736      
Premium Package F       2,981  
Leather seating surfaces       736  
Premium Plus Package         4,119
Floor mats         102
Universal garage door opener         291
Rear spoiler         244
Options (change) 7,325 4,340 7,035 7,170 5,260
Options (change) 6,748 4,000 6,480 6,605 4,756
Destination 950 950 950 950 895
Total Price $48,270 $47,900 $50,765 $70,925 $27,455
Total Invoice $44,894 $44,577 $47,217 $65,963 $25,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,014
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCRCForte
Trim200t300350FEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$48,270$47,900$50,765$70,925$27,455
Adjustments for Features-1,890-1,915-1,990-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,380$45,985$48,775$67,470$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$2,790$21,485$0
Total Invoice$44,894$44,577$47,217$65,963$25,781
Adjustments for Features-1,758-1,782-1,851-3,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,136$42,795$45,366$62,750$25,781
Cost Above Minimum$341$0$2,571$19,955$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCRCForte
Trim200t300350FEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows    $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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $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 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, 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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,165$7,240$8,705$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$1,915$1,990$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,758-1,782-1,851-3,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
ModelRCForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested190080%
Total Not Requested47520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested124055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested397583%
Total Not Requested80017%

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