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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: $35,940 Kia Optima SX | ||||||
| Difference: $16,030 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386 Kia Optima SX | ||||||
| Difference: $14,935 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | RC | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | F | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,995 | $42,610 | $42,780 | $62,805 | $29,940 | $36,040 |
| Base Invoice | $37,196 | $39,627 | $39,787 | $58,408 | $27,865 | $33,435 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,610 | 2,610 | 2,610 | 2,610 | ||
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | 4,105 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 280 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |||||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,800 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,408 | 2,408 | 2,408 | 2,408 | ||
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | 3,777 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 276 | 276 | 276 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 259 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | |||||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,380 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,900 | 8,410 | 12,815 | 8,830 | 5,150 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 11,877 | 7,744 | 11,797 | 8,132 | 4,671 | 291 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $53,845 | $51,970 | $56,545 | $72,585 | $35,940 | $37,240 |
| Total Invoice | $50,023 | $48,321 | $52,534 | $67,490 | $33,386 | $34,576 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,830 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,748 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | RC | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | F | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 467hp V8 | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | T8 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $53,845 | $51,970 | $56,545 | $72,585 | $35,940 | $37,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,450 | -1,350 | 0 | -1,865 | -1,150 | -1,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,395 | $50,620 | $56,545 | $70,720 | $34,790 | $35,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,775 | $0 | $5,925 | $20,100 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total Invoice | $50,023 | $48,321 | $52,534 | $67,490 | $33,386 | $34,576 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,347 | -1,255 | 0 | -1,734 | -1,068 | -1,346 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,676 | $47,066 | $52,534 | $65,756 | $32,318 | $33,230 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,610 | $0 | $5,468 | $18,690 | $0 | $912 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | RC | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | F | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $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 | ||||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $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 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,865 | $8,765 | $7,415 | $9,280 | $8,565 | $8,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,450 | $1,350 | $0 | $1,865 | $1,150 | $1,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,347 | -1,255 | 0 | -1,734 | -1,068 | -1,346 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 3,220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Boost gauge | 75 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 2025 | 64% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 63% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | 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 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 53% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 3150 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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