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Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $38,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $36,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelRCOptimaOptima
TrimFSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $58,032 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Package F 4,400    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840    
All Weather Package 280    
Polished alloy wheels 1,500    
Sunroof 1,100    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Package F 4,048    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620    
All Weather Package 259    
Polished alloy wheels 1,380    
Sunroof 1,012    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 11,420 8,235 350
Options (change) 10,515 7,513 291
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $74,745 $35,985 $37,335
Total Invoice $69,472 $33,431 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,306
Model Year201520172017
ModelRCOptimaOptima
TrimFSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$74,745$35,985$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-285-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,745$35,700$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$69,472$33,431$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-265-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,472$33,166$33,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520172017
ModelRCOptimaOptima
TrimFSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$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  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,065$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
ModelRCOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.4 in
Length184.8 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height54.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested200039%
Total Not Requested315061%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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