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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: $22,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,918

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $21,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelRXOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,620 $32,195
Base Invoice $44,761 $29,856
Navigation Package 1,915  
Luxury Package 5,635  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
FWD 0  
Technology Package   2,380
Navigation Package 1,769  
Luxury Package 5,230  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
FWD 0  
Technology Package   2,212
Options (change) 9,255 2,380
Options (change) 8,568 2,212
Destination 925 850
Total Price $57,800 $35,425
Total Invoice $54,254 $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: $19,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,853
Model Year20152016
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)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$57,800$35,425
Adjustments for Features-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,155$35,425
Total Invoice$54,254$32,918
Adjustments for Features-2,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,771$32,918

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
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
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
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$6,295$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,520 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 Room55.5 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested130074%

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