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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,331

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $20,995
Base Invoice $36,537 $19,620
Premium Package 2,400 2,200
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
2.7L V6   1,000
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package 2,244 1,960
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Heated front seats 588  
2.7L V6   940
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 5,615 4,400
Options (change) 5,209 3,975
Destination 875 695
Total Price $45,565 $26,090
Total Invoice $42,621 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,635
Model Year20122010
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$45,565$26,090
Adjustments for Features-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$26,090
Total Invoice$42,621$24,290
Adjustments for Features-4,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,925$24,290

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,770$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.1 in
Length187.8 in189.0 in
Width74.2 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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