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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $20,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $19,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $26,500
Base Invoice $42,520 $24,760
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Premium Package 2,244  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 807  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 6,490 5,000
Options (change) 6,016 4,465
Destination 875 750
Total Price $52,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $49,411 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,223
Model Year20122011
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$32,250
Adjustments for Features-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,180$32,250
Total Invoice$49,411$29,975
Adjustments for Features-3,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,198$29,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
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 
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$7,045$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested340058%
Total Not Requested245042%

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