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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $37,700
Base Invoice $17,605 $33,742
Leather Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
CD changer, remote 375  
Premium Package   1,245
Leather Package 890  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
CD changer, remote 288  
Premium Package   1,120
Options (change) 2,475 1,245
Options (change) 2,122 1,120
Destination 590 825
Total Price $22,165 $39,770
Total Invoice $20,317 $35,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,260
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/65-17
Total Price$22,165$39,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$35,190
Total Invoice$20,317$35,687
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$31,577

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$1,625$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,110

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length185.8 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height55.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.684.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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