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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: $24,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $23,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,310 $26,500
Base Invoice $43,531 $24,760
Navigation Package 2,775  
Luxury Package 5,635  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
FWD 0  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Navigation Package 2,563  
Luxury Package 5,230  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
FWD 0  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 9,565 5,000
Options (change) 8,854 4,465
Destination 895 750
Total Price $56,770 $32,250
Total Invoice $53,280 $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: $21,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,213
Model Year20132011
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)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$56,770$32,250
Adjustments for Features-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,475$32,250
Total Invoice$53,280$29,975
Adjustments for Features-3,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,188$29,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132011
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid
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 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,645$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0920

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,520 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 Room55.5 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

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 wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
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
Total Requested370063%
Total Not Requested215037%

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