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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelRCRCRCOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $19,895
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $18,510
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 5,295 1,510 5,005 3,350
Options (change) 4,872 1,388 4,604 2,990
Destination 950 950 950 675
Total Price $46,240 $45,070 $48,735 $23,920
Total Invoice $43,018 $41,965 $45,341 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,517
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelRCRCRCOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$46,240$45,070$48,735$23,920
Adjustments for Features-4,090-3,515-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,150$41,555$44,545$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$2,990$0
Total Invoice$43,018$41,965$45,341$22,175
Adjustments for Features-3,805-3,273-3,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,213$38,692$41,443$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$521$0$2,751$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelRCRCRCOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$6,765$7,440$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$3,515$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,805-3,273-3,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelRCOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.1 in
Length184.8 in186.4 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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