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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $30,500
Base Invoice $42,520 $28,380
Luxury Package 4,800  
Heated front seats 640  
LED headlights 1,825  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rearview camera 350  
Cargo mat 92  
Universal garage door opener   350
Luxury Package 4,463  
Heated front seats 588  
LED headlights 1,679  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Rearview camera 324  
Cargo mat 55  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 8,207 350
Options (change) 7,569 291
Destination 875 895
Total Price $54,317 $31,745
Total Invoice $50,964 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,705
Model Year20122018
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$54,317$31,745
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,447$31,745
Total Invoice$50,964$29,566
Adjustments for Features-2,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,271$29,566

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Passenger side camera$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$7,220$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested207554%
Total Not Requested180046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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