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Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,330

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $19,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,634

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $18,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaRXRX
TrimHybrid EX450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $45,695 $52,405
Base Invoice $28,752 $42,954 $49,262
Technology Package 5,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo mat 95 140 140
Power-folding second row seats   1,480  
Luxury Package   4,180  
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights   515 515
Panoramic sunroof   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   200 200
Technology Package 4,618    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo mat 78 85 85
Power-folding second row seats   1,363  
Luxury Package   3,848  
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights   473 473
Panoramic sunroof   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   184 184
Options (change) 5,445 9,670 4,010
Options (change) 4,987 8,861 3,650
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $37,330 $56,360 $57,410
Total Invoice $34,634 $52,810 $53,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,043
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaRXRX
TrimHybrid EX450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG31/28 MPG31/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$37,330$56,360$57,410
Adjustments for Features0-6,545-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,330$49,815$51,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,725
Total Invoice$34,634$52,810$53,907
Adjustments for Features0-6,133-5,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,634$46,677$48,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,718

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaRXRX
TrimHybrid EX450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
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 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding second row seats $700 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$11,195$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,545$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,133-5,512

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.1 in192.5 in
Width73.2 in74.6 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested497583%
Total Not Requested100017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested175053%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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