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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: $32,750

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,355

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRXOptima
Trim400hHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,580 $31,950
Base Invoice $37,004 $29,555
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Package 1,245  
Heated front seats 665  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Navigation system 2,225  
Premium Package 1,122  
Heated front seats 532  
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Options (change) 5,375 0
Options (change) 4,613 0
Destination 765 800
Gas Tax -2,200 0
Total Price $45,520 $32,750
Total Invoice $40,182 $30,355

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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: $11,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,512
Model Year20082013
ModelRXOptima
Trim400hHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine209hp V6 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/24 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$45,520$32,750
Adjustments for Features-1,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,030$32,750
Total Invoice$40,182$30,355
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,867$30,355

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelRXOptima
Trim400hHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,195$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3150

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.0 in
Length186.2 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,190 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested210073%
Total Not Requested77527%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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