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Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,330

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $19,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,634

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $18,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,695 $52,405 $30,990
Base Invoice $42,954 $49,262 $28,752
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Luxury Package 4,180    
Power-folding second row seats 1,480    
Cargo mat 140 140 95
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
Steering-linked headlights 515 515  
Panoramic sunroof 500 500  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200  
Technology Package     5,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Luxury Package 3,848    
Power-folding second row seats 1,363    
Cargo mat 85 85 78
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
Steering-linked headlights 473 473  
Panoramic sunroof 460 460  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184  
Technology Package     4,618
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 9,670 4,010 5,445
Options (change) 8,861 3,650 4,987
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $56,360 $57,410 $37,330
Total Invoice $52,810 $53,907 $34,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,043
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6 H259hp V6 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/28 MPG31/28 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$56,360$57,410$37,330
Adjustments for Features-6,545-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,815$51,540$37,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$0
Total Invoice$52,810$53,907$34,634
Adjustments for Features-6,133-5,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,677$48,395$34,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,718$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,195$10,520$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,133-5,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.1 in
Width74.6 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested175053%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested497583%
Total Not Requested100017%

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