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Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $21,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $19,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350FEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $17,755
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $16,962
Eco Package         600
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         120
Eco Package         551
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 939
Destination 975 975 975 975 895
Total Price $41,130 $43,745 $43,985 $65,140 $19,720
Total Invoice $38,320 $40,751 $40,974 $60,648 $18,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,313
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350FEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$41,130$43,745$43,985$65,140$19,720
Adjustments for Features-4,520-6,220-4,520-5,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,610$37,525$39,465$59,295$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$22,685$0
Total Invoice$38,320$40,751$40,974$60,648$18,796
Adjustments for Features-4,211-5,794-4,211-5,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,109$34,957$36,763$55,206$18,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$848$2,654$21,097$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350FEX
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 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
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$6,390$8,090$6,390$7,715$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$6,220$4,520$5,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,211-5,794-4,211-5,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172017
ModelRCRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length184.8 in172.0 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in31.1 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%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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