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Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaNXNX
TrimEX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $34,480 $36,580
Base Invoice $17,605 $32,240 $34,204
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Universal garage door opener   150  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Universal garage door opener   140  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Options (change) 2,400 1,250 1,100
Options (change) 1,964 1,152 1,012
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $22,090 $36,655 $38,605
Total Invoice $20,159 $34,317 $36,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,911
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaNXNX
TrimEX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$22,090$36,655$38,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,605-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$31,050$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$20,159$34,317$36,141
Adjustments for Features0-5,247-5,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$29,070$30,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,519

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaNXNX
TrimEX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$7,280$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,605$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,247-5,552

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaNX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length185.8 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in73.6 in
Height55.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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