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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $19,895
Base Invoice $33,099 $18,510
Premium Package 1,245 1,300
Heated front seats 665  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Rear spoiler   200
Premium Package 1,122 1,160
Heated front seats 532  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 1,910 4,555
Options (change) 1,654 3,990
Destination 765 675
Total Price $40,075 $25,125
Total Invoice $35,518 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,445
Model Year20082008
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$40,075$25,125
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$25,125
Total Invoice$35,518$23,175
Adjustments for Features-2,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$23,175

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$5,470$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.1 in
Length186.2 in186.4 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
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%

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