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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $20,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $19,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $25,700
Base Invoice $42,520 $24,020
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Premium Package 2,244  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 807  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 6,490 5,350
Options (change) 6,016 4,780
Destination 875 750
Total Price $52,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $49,411 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,789
Model Year20122012
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/28 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$52,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,330$31,800
Total Invoice$49,411$29,550
Adjustments for Features-3,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,339$29,550

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,995$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.0 in
Length187.8 in190.7 in
Width74.2 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,358 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.4 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested387560%
Total Not Requested258040%

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