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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: $32,145

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,903

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim350EXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $35,363 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Premium Package 2,400 2,300      
Heated front seats 640        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Navigation Package 2,465        
Unbranded 12 speakers 110        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Cargo mat 92   95 95  
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Convenience Plus Package   3,000      
Technology Package     5,000 5,250 3,000
Premium Package 2,028 2,088      
Heated front seats 550        
Adaptive cruise control 1,290        
Navigation Package 2,172        
Unbranded 12 speakers 94        
Obstacle detection, rear 430        
Cargo mat 55   78 78  
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Convenience Plus Package   2,727      
Technology Package     4,618 4,831 2,727
Options (change) 7,707 5,650 5,445 5,695 3,350
Options (change) 6,619 5,106 4,987 5,200 3,018
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $47,657 $32,145 $37,330 $36,881 $34,745
Total Invoice $42,857 $29,903 $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 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,632
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim350EXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$47,657$32,145$37,330$36,881$34,745
Adjustments for Features-1,4700-1,650-1,350-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,187$32,145$35,680$35,531$32,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,535$3,386$725
Total Invoice$42,857$29,903$34,634$33,919$32,293
Adjustments for Features-1,3220-1,531-1,242-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,535$29,903$33,103$32,677$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200$2,774$647

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelRXOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim350EXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Temporary spare tire$150   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$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  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$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  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300$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$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $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$7,470$6,000$7,650$7,350$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$0$1,650$1,350$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3220-1,531-1,242-1,743

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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 350

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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested175058%

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 headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested170028%
Total Not Requested427572%

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 headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155027%
Total Not Requested427573%

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
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested195063%

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