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Lexus RC vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,082

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $21,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $19,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCRCNiro
Trim200t300350FPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $34,500
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $32,744
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160      
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100   1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500  
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 50
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
LED headlights     1,160    
Premium Package F       3,240  
All Weather Package       280  
Leather seating surfaces       800  
Floor mats         135
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067      
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012   1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460  
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 42
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
LED headlights     1,067    
Premium Package F       2,981  
All Weather Package       259  
Leather seating surfaces       736  
Floor mats         108
Options (change) 14,574 9,284 13,489 7,435 185
Options (change) 13,310 8,441 12,310 6,830 150
Destination 975 975 975 975 940
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,543
Total Price $55,704 $53,029 $57,474 $72,575 $31,082
Total Invoice $51,630 $49,192 $53,284 $67,478 $29,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,609
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCRCNiro
Trim200t300350FPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8104hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T6T8T8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19205/60-16
Total Price$55,704$53,029$57,474$72,575$31,082
Adjustments for Features-1,165-315-890-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,539$52,714$56,584$71,970$31,082
Cost Above Minimum$1,825$0$3,870$19,256$0
Total Invoice$51,630$49,192$53,284$67,478$29,291
Adjustments for Features-1,080-292-825-5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,550$48,900$52,459$66,915$29,291
Cost Above Minimum$1,650$0$3,559$18,015$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCRCNiro
Trim200t300350FPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop    $150
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Sunroof$900 $900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
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 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
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
Wireless charging station    $75
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 
Boost gauge$75    
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25 
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$7,115$7,690$7,405$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$315$890$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,080-292-825-5630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20172018
ModelRCNiro
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in171.5 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.454.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100032%
Total Not Requested215068%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90033%
Total Not Requested182567%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested207567%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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