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Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima 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 Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,835 Kia Optima EX | ||
| Difference: $25,415 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030 Kia Optima EX | ||
| Difference: $23,711 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,790 | $20,690 |
| Base Invoice | $39,796 | $19,255 |
| Luxury Package | 2,700 | |
| Sunroof | 1,100 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,530 | |
| Fog lights | 410 | |
| Premium Package | 1,300 | |
| Convenience Package | 970 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,484 | |
| Sunroof | 1,012 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,416 | |
| Fog lights | 376 | |
| Premium Package | 1,160 | |
| Convenience Package | 865 | |
| Navigation system | 1,075 | |
| Options (change) | 6,535 | 3,470 |
| Options (change) | 6,020 | 3,100 |
| Destination | 925 | 675 |
| Total Price | $50,250 | $24,835 |
| Total Invoice | $46,741 | $23,030 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,850 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,465 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 306hp V6 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 360, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 215/50-17 |
| Total Price | $50,250 | $24,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,565 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,685 | $24,835 |
| Total Invoice | $46,741 | $23,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,246 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,495 | $23,030 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,490 | $1,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,565 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,246 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.1 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 189.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,749 lb. | 3,158 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | 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 | 1100 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 54% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 62% |
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