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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: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,760 $19,100
Base Invoice $37,177 $17,605
Premium Package 2,260  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
Premium Package 2,115  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 2,260 3,775
Options (change) 2,115 3,142
Destination 910 590
Total Price $42,930 $23,465
Total Invoice $40,202 $21,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,405
Model Year20142006
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$42,930$23,465
Adjustments for Features-5,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,100$23,465
Total Invoice$40,202$21,337
Adjustments for Features-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,742$21,337

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142006
ModelRXOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$7,380$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4600

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142006
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in185.8 in
Width74.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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