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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: $34,900 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $15,350 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $14,409 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,790 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $39,796 | $24,760 |
| Navigation Package | 1,530 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,700 | |
| Sunroof | 1,100 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | |
| Fog lights | 410 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |
| Limited Package | 3,300 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,416 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,484 | |
| Sunroof | 1,012 | |
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | |
| Fog lights | 376 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | |
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |
| Limited Package | 2,937 | |
| Options (change) | 6,535 | 7,650 |
| Options (change) | 6,020 | 6,822 |
| Destination | 925 | 750 |
| Total Price | $50,250 | $34,900 |
| Total Invoice | $46,741 | $32,332 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,935 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,023 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 306hp V6 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $50,250 | $34,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,835 | $34,900 |
| Total Invoice | $46,741 | $32,332 |
| Adjustments for Features | -386 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,355 | $32,332 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,115 | $5,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $415 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -386 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,749 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 15.4 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 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 25% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1830 | 61% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 29% |
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