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Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelOptimaGXGX
TrimSX460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $51,970 $56,765
Base Invoice $24,760 $46,252 $50,519
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400 1,990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   310  
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250 1,706  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   248  
Xenon HID headlights   652  
Options (change) 7,650 3,115 0
Options (change) 6,822 2,606 0
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $34,900 $55,960 $57,640
Total Invoice $32,332 $49,733 $51,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,184
Model Year201220102010
ModelOptimaGXGX
TrimSX460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$34,900$55,960$57,640
Adjustments for Features0-6,995-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$48,965$49,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655
Total Invoice$32,332$49,733$51,394
Adjustments for Features0-6,217-7,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$43,516$44,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$727

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201220102010
ModelOptimaGXGX
TrimSX460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,875$12,870$13,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,995$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,217-7,151

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in189.2 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.434.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.464.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested163054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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