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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: $18,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $39,760
Base Invoice $18,510 $37,177
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300 2,260
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200  
Heated front seats   640
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160 2,115
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
Rear spoiler 160  
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 4,555 2,900
Options (change) 3,990 2,703
Destination 675 910
Total Price $25,125 $43,570
Total Invoice $23,175 $40,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,290
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaRX
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$25,125$43,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$38,950
Total Invoice$23,175$40,790
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$36,465

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082014
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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$1,725$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,325

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082014
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 in55.5 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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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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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