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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $18,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $16,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCRCOptimaOptima
Trim200t300350FSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $25,920 $33,140
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700      
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795          
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300   300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 449    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler 399 399 399      
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 50 50
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Premium Package F       3,240    
All Weather Package       280    
Leather seating surfaces       800    
Premium Package         3,300  
Technology Package         2,400  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355    
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732          
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276   276 276    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 335    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460      
Rear spoiler 280 280 280      
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 42 42
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Premium Package F       2,981    
All Weather Package       259    
Leather seating surfaces       736    
Premium Package         3,060  
Technology Package         2,230  
Options (change) 13,663 9,173 12,578 8,784 5,750 50
Options (change) 12,394 8,261 11,394 7,993 5,332 42
Destination 975 975 975 975 825 825
Total Price $54,793 $52,918 $56,563 $73,924 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $50,714 $49,012 $52,368 $68,641 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,629
Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCRCOptimaOptima
Trim200t300350FSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,793$52,918$56,563$73,924$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-2,440-2,490-2,165-3,0300-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,353$50,428$54,398$70,894$34,275$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,925$0$3,970$20,466$0$750
Total Invoice$50,714$49,012$52,368$68,641$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features-2,258-2,306-2,004-2,8130-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,456$46,706$50,364$65,828$32,077$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$1,750$0$3,658$19,122$0$668

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCRCOptimaOptima
Trim200t300350FSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows    $200$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
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  
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $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$0$0
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
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  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Boost gauge$75     
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
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$25  
Performance meter$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Speaker lights    $100$100
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,465$8,140$9,005$5,975$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$2,490$2,165$3,030$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,258-2,306-2,004-2,8130-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172015
ModelRCOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.0 in
Length184.8 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested182558%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested122545%
Total Not Requested150055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested175057%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested200084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested99044%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested147545%
Total Not Requested180055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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