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Kia Optima vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $51,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $44,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLX
TrimEX570
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $75,705
Base Invoice $18,510 $66,620
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
2.7L V6 840  
Options (change) 4,555 0
Options (change) 3,990 0
Destination 675 825
Total Price $25,125 $76,530
Total Invoice $23,175 $67,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,791
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLX
TrimEX570
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17285/50-20
Total Price$25,125$76,530
Adjustments for Features0-14,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$62,370
Total Invoice$23,175$67,445
Adjustments for Features0-12,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$54,966

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLX
TrimEX570
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control $500
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$2,600$16,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,479

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length186.4 in196.5 in
Width71.1 in77.6 in
Height58.3 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.5,995 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.841.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.883.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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