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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $39,075
Base Invoice $18,045 $36,537
2.7L V6 1,005  
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   2,400
Heated front seats   640
2.7L V6 845  
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 715  
Premium Package   2,244
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 3,305 3,040
Options (change) 2,880 2,832
Destination 640 875
Total Price $23,340 $42,990
Total Invoice $21,565 $40,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,830
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$23,340$42,990
Adjustments for Features0-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$37,810
Total Invoice$21,565$40,244
Adjustments for Features0-4,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,565$35,395

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,675$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,849

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in107.9 in
Length186.4 in187.8 in
Width71.1 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.880.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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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