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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelOptimaOptimaNXNX
TrimEXSX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $35,285 $37,385
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $32,993 $34,957
Premium Package 1,300 1,300    
Convenience Package 970 800    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,815 1,815
Comfort Package     690 565
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
Heated front seats     440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     459  
Universal garage door opener       125
Premium Package 1,160 1,160    
Convenience Package 865 715    
Navigation system 1,075 1,075 1,677 1,677
Comfort Package     637 519
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
Heated front seats     405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     325  
Universal garage door opener       116
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 4,504 4,045
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 4,056 3,729
Destination 675 675 975 975
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $40,764 $42,405
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $38,024 $39,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,816
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelOptimaOptimaNXNX
TrimEXSX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$24,835$25,115$40,764$42,405
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,705-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,535$25,115$37,059$38,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0$1,241
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$38,024$39,661
Adjustments for Features-2780-3,456-3,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,752$23,290$34,568$35,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0$1,254

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelOptimaOptimaNXNX
TrimEXSX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$2,750$6,455$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,705$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-3,456-3,839

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaNX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in104.7 in
Length189.0 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in73.6 in
Height58.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10024%
Total Not Requested32576%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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