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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: $35,425

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $17,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,918

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $16,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $32,195
Base Invoice $42,520 $29,856
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Technology Package   2,380
Premium Package 2,244  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 807  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Technology Package   2,212
Options (change) 6,990 2,380
Options (change) 6,476 2,212
Destination 875 850
Total Price $53,100 $35,425
Total Invoice $49,871 $32,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,563
Model Year20122016
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/28 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$53,100$35,425
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,555$35,425
Total Invoice$49,871$32,918
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,481$32,918

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
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
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$6,770$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,358 lb.3,496 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

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