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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $26,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $24,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $14,025
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $13,305
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 809 809 809 1,085
Options (change) 656 656 656 957
Destination 975 975 975 650
Total Price $41,939 $44,554 $44,794 $15,760
Total Invoice $38,976 $41,407 $41,630 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,865
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$41,939$44,554$44,794$15,760
Adjustments for Features-6,670-8,370-6,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,269$36,184$38,124$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$0
Total Invoice$38,976$41,407$41,630$14,912
Adjustments for Features-6,199-7,779-6,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,777$33,628$35,431$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$2,654$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRio
Trim200t300350SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50 
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 rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
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$7,315$9,015$7,315$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,670$8,370$6,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,199-7,779-6,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172009
ModelRCRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in98.4 in
Length184.8 in166.9 in
Width72.4 in66.7 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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