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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: $18,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaRXRX
TrimEX350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $37,625 $42,685
Base Invoice $17,605 $34,049 $38,841
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
CD changer, remote 375    
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
CD changer, remote 288    
Premium Package   2,028 2,028
Options (change) 2,475 2,400 2,400
Options (change) 2,122 2,028 2,028
Destination 590 875 875
Total Price $22,165 $40,900 $45,960
Total Invoice $20,317 $36,952 $41,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,413
Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaRXRX
TrimEX350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6320, 9320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$22,165$40,900$45,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,780-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$35,120$40,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,135
Total Invoice$20,317$36,952$41,744
Adjustments for Features0-5,222-5,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$31,730$36,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,832

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaRXRX
TrimEX350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$1,625$7,405$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,780$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,222-5,182

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length185.8 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height55.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.680.3 ft3

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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
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%

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