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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: $29,145

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,176

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaGX
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX470
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $47,315
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $41,164
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,300        
Cargo mat   95 95   92
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,250
Satellite radio         486
Rear spoiler         551
Telematics service, such as OnStar         900
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291  
Premium Package 2,088        
Cargo mat   78 78   55
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,633
Satellite radio         389
Rear spoiler         345
Telematics service, such as OnStar         720
Options (change) 2,650 445 445 350 5,279
Options (change) 2,379 369 369 291 4,142
Destination 895 895 895 895 765
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $29,145 $32,330 $31,631 $31,745 $53,359
Total Invoice $27,176 $30,016 $29,088 $29,566 $46,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,329
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaGX
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX470
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4263hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18265/65-17
Total Price$29,145$32,330$31,631$31,745$53,359
Adjustments for Features-1,825-3000-3,625-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$32,030$31,631$28,120$46,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,710$4,311$800$0
Total Invoice$27,176$30,016$29,088$29,566$46,071
Adjustments for Features-1,702-2790-3,376-6,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,474$29,737$29,088$26,190$39,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,263$3,614$716$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaGX
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX470
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Barometer    $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$4,725$4,425$8,050$11,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$300$0$3,625$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,702-2790-3,376-6,268

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in74.0 in
Height57.7 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.977.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested180080%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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