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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $14,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCRCOptima
Trim200t300350FHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $26,500
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $24,760
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 449  
Premium Package   800      
All Weather Package       280  
Premium Package F       3,240  
Leather seating surfaces       800  
Premium Technology Package         5,000
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 335  
Premium Package   736      
All Weather Package       259  
Premium Package F       2,981  
Leather seating surfaces       736  
Premium Technology Package         4,465
Options (change) 7,613 4,628 7,323 7,339 5,000
Options (change) 6,847 4,099 6,579 6,683 4,465
Destination 975 975 975 975 750
Total Price $48,743 $48,373 $51,308 $72,479 $32,250
Total Invoice $45,167 $44,850 $47,553 $67,331 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,937
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCRCOptima
Trim200t300350FHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8166hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$48,743$48,373$51,308$72,479$32,250
Adjustments for Features-2,065-2,090-2,165-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,678$46,283$49,143$68,374$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$2,860$22,091$0
Total Invoice$45,167$44,850$47,553$67,331$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,914-1,938-2,007-3,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,253$42,912$45,546$63,518$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$341$0$2,634$20,606$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCRCOptima
Trim200t300350FHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$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$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Compass    $0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Speaker lights    $100
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,640$7,715$9,655$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$2,090$2,165$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,914-1,938-2,007-3,8130

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172011
ModelRCOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.0 in
Length184.8 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested67528%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested154069%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested370063%
Total Not Requested215037%

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