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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,099 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Navigation system 2,650      
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840      
Heated front seats 665      
Cargo mat 92 95 95  
Adaptive cruise control 600      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Technology Package   5,000 5,250 3,000
Navigation system 2,225      
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556      
Heated front seats 532      
Cargo mat 55 78 78  
Adaptive cruise control 480      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Technology Package   4,618 4,831 2,727
Options (change) 6,847 5,445 5,695 3,350
Options (change) 5,848 4,987 5,200 3,018
Destination 715 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $44,962 $37,330 $36,881 $34,745
Total Invoice $39,662 $34,634 $33,919 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,363
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$44,962$37,330$36,881$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-1,845-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,962$35,185$35,036$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,585$2,436$0
Total Invoice$39,662$34,634$33,919$32,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,697-1,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,662$32,644$32,222$30,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,345$1,923$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2007201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$8,150$7,850$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145$1,845$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,990-1,697-1,994

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested295087%
Total Not Requested42513%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested185031%
Total Not Requested412569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested170029%
Total Not Requested412571%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested237577%

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