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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelGXGXOptima
Trim460460 PremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,245 $58,040 $19,895
Base Invoice $48,984 $53,396 $18,510
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
2.7L V6     1,005
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 0 0 4,555
Options (change) 0 0 3,990
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $54,120 $58,915 $25,125
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,271 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,568
Model Year201220122008
ModelGXGXOptima
Trim460460 PremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V8301hp V8185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$54,120$58,915$25,125
Adjustments for Features-9,895-12,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,225$46,445$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$0
Total Invoice$49,859$54,271$23,175
Adjustments for Features-9,116-11,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,743$42,784$23,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122008
ModelGXGXOptima
Trim460460 PremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Total Value of Features$12,295$14,870$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,895$12,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,116-11,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelGXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.1 in
Length189.2 in186.4 in
Width74.2 in71.1 in
Height74.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,305 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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