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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: $36,845

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $35,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelRCOptima
TrimFSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $30,500
Base Invoice $58,032 $28,380
Premium Package F 4,400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
All Weather Package 280  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,100  
Polished alloy wheels 1,500  
Technology Package   3,000
Limited Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package F 4,048  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
All Weather Package 259  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Sunroof 1,012  
Polished alloy wheels 1,380  
Technology Package   2,727
Limited Package   1,925
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 11,420 5,450
Options (change) 10,515 4,943
Destination 925 895
Total Price $74,745 $36,845
Total Invoice $69,472 $34,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,285
Model Year20152018
ModelRCOptima
TrimFSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$74,745$36,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,745$35,735
Total Invoice$69,472$34,218
Adjustments for Features0-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,472$33,187

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelRCOptima
TrimFSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,880$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,031

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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
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 Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
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
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested112592%

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