Kia Optima Kia Optima 2014 Lexus GX Lexus GX 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX 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.

Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $23,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $21,492

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelOptimaGXGX
TrimSX Limited Turbo460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $53,245 $58,040
Base Invoice $32,963 $48,984 $53,396
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930 3,930
Convenience Package   800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   310  
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,627 3,627
Convenience Package   736  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   284  
Xenon HID headlights   749  
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 0 5,855 4,430
Options (change) 0 5,396 4,087
Destination 800 875 875
Total Price $36,100 $59,975 $63,345
Total Invoice $33,763 $55,255 $58,358

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Lexus GX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,324
Model Year201420122012
ModelOptimaGXGX
TrimSX Limited Turbo460460 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)?, 8330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$36,100$59,975$63,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,695-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$53,280$54,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,695
Total Invoice$33,763$55,255$58,358
Adjustments for Features0-6,168-7,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,763$49,087$50,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201420122012
ModelOptimaGXGX
TrimSX Limited Turbo460460 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
Heated steering wheel$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 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
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 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,725$12,420$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,695$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,168-7,711

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in189.2 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.9 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.