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Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGXGXOptima
Trim460460 PremiumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,245 $58,040 $26,500
Base Invoice $48,984 $53,396 $24,760
Navigation system 1,990   1,400
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 310    
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system 1,844   1,250
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284    
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 3,115 0 7,650
Options (change) 2,877 0 6,822
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $57,235 $58,915 $34,900
Total Invoice $52,736 $54,271 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,890
Model Year201220122012
ModelGXGXOptima
Trim460460 PremiumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V8301hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,235$58,915$34,900
Adjustments for Features-7,070-8,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,165$50,895$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$52,736$54,271$32,332
Adjustments for Features-6,514-7,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,222$46,883$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122012
ModelGXGXOptima
Trim460460 PremiumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,945$13,895$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,070$8,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,514-7,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelGXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.0 in
Length189.2 in190.7 in
Width74.2 in72.1 in
Height74.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested163054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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