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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $37,700
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,742
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300 1,245
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200  
Heated front seats   665
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160 1,120
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
2.7L V6 840  
Rear spoiler 160  
Heated front seats   532
Options (change) 4,555 1,910
Options (change) 3,990 1,652
Destination 675 825
Total Price $25,125 $40,435
Total Invoice $23,175 $36,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,115
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,125$40,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$37,165
Total Invoice$23,175$36,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$33,290

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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$2,200$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,929

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.9 in
Length186.4 in186.2 in
Width71.1 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.884.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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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