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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelRXOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $20,995
Base Invoice $32,186 $19,620
Premium Package 2,145 2,200
Heated front seats 665  
Navigation system 2,350 1,200
Premium Package 1,716 1,960
Heated front seats 532  
Navigation system 1,980 1,075
Options (change) 5,160 3,400
Options (change) 4,228 3,035
Destination 695 695
Total Price $42,225 $25,090
Total Invoice $37,109 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,052
Model Year20062010
ModelRXOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine223hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$42,225$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,145$25,090
Total Invoice$37,109$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,402$23,350

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelRXOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,180$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7070

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.1 in
Length186.2 in189.0 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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