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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim450hHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,685 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $38,841 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Premium Package 2,400      
Heated front seats 640      
Navigation Package 2,465      
Unbranded 12 speakers 110      
LED headlights 1,825      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Cargo mat 92 95 95  
Technology Package   5,000 5,250  
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Premium Package 2,028      
Heated front seats 512      
Navigation Package 2,085      
Unbranded 12 speakers 88      
LED headlights 1,460      
Obstacle detection, rear 400      
Cargo mat 55 78 78  
Technology Package   4,618 4,831  
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Options (change) 8,032 5,445 5,695 350
Options (change) 6,628 4,987 5,200 291
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $51,592 $37,330 $36,881 $31,745
Total Invoice $46,344 $34,634 $33,919 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,267
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim450hHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$51,592$37,330$36,881$31,745
Adjustments for Features-2,795-2,500-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,797$34,830$34,681$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,085$2,936$0
Total Invoice$46,344$34,634$33,919$29,566
Adjustments for Features-2,511-2,319-2,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,833$32,315$31,896$29,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,749$2,330$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim450hHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
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$7,995$7,700$7,400$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$2,500$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,511-2,319-2,0230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length187.8 in191.1 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested265044%
Total Not Requested332556%

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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested250043%
Total Not Requested332557%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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