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Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $25,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $23,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelRCRCRCRioRio
Trim200t300350LXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $14,480 $15,110
Rear spoiler 399 399 399 300  
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 250  
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 809 809 809 1,445 95
Options (change) 656 656 656 1,247 72
Destination 975 975 975 695 695
Total Price $41,939 $44,554 $44,794 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $38,976 $41,407 $41,630 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,997
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelRCRCRCRioRio
Trim200t300350LXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$41,939$44,554$44,794$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-5,870-7,570-5,8700-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,069$36,984$38,924$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$625$0
Total Invoice$38,976$41,407$41,630$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-5,455-7,035-5,4550-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,521$34,372$36,175$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$2,654$898$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelRCRCRCRioRio
Trim200t300350LXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$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  
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$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$7,240$8,940$7,240$1,370$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$7,570$5,870$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,455-7,035-5,4550-353

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172011
ModelRCRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in98.4 in
Length184.8 in167.3 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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