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Lexus RC vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,435

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $20,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172021
ModelRCRCRCSeltos
Trim200t300350SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $27,990
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 700
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 295
Cargo mat 105 105 105 95
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Premium Package     1,240  
LED headlights     1,160  
Floor mats       130
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 0
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 0
Cargo mat 65 65 65 0
Cargo net 39 39 39 0
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Premium Package     1,141  
LED headlights     1,067  
Floor mats       0
Options (change) 9,763 9,358 6,898 1,270
Options (change) 8,771 8,398 6,135 0
Destination 975 975 975 1,175
Total Price $50,893 $53,103 $50,883 $30,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,806
Model Year2017201720172021
ModelRCRCRCSeltos
Trim200t300350SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,893$53,103$50,883$30,435
Adjustments for Features-1,350-2,5750-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,543$50,528$50,883$26,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$1,340$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year2017201720172021
ModelRCRCRCSeltos
Trim200t300350SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cyclist detection   $25
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0   
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit intervention   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Performance meter$150$150  
Speaker lights   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,740$5,165$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$2,575$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,249-2,3830-139

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelRCSeltos
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.5 in
Length184.8 in172.0 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height54.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.462.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested265084%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested242589%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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