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Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $22,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,995

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,265

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $18,400
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $17,627
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Cargo mat 105 105 105 95
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Cargo mat 65 65 65 78
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 1,080 1,080 1,080 575
Options (change) 940 940 940 473
Destination 975 975 975 895
Total Price $42,210 $44,825 $45,065 $19,870
Total Invoice $39,260 $41,691 $41,914 $18,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,391
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$42,210$44,825$45,065$19,870
Adjustments for Features-5,240-6,940-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$37,885$39,825$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$0
Total Invoice$39,260$41,691$41,914$18,995
Adjustments for Features-4,874-6,455-4,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,386$35,236$37,040$18,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$2,654$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$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$6,115$7,815$6,115$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$6,940$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,874-6,455-4,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
ModelRCRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in101.6 in
Length184.8 in172.6 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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