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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: $36,845

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim350450hSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,900 $52,235 $30,500
Base Invoice $39,177 $49,101 $28,380
Navigation Package 1,750    
Luxury Package 4,610 3,125  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640    
Lexus Safety System+ 635 635  
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo mat 105 105  
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Steering-linked headlights 415 415  
Around view cameras 1,300 800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200  
Technology Package     3,000
Limited Package     2,100
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation Package 1,619    
Luxury Package 4,241 2,877  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589    
Lexus Safety System+ 584 584  
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Cargo mat 63 63  
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Steering-linked headlights 383 383  
Around view cameras 1,196 736  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184  
Technology Package     2,727
Limited Package     1,925
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 11,755 5,780 5,450
Options (change) 10,791 5,287 4,943
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $54,605 $58,965 $36,845
Total Invoice $50,918 $55,338 $34,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,907
Model Year201620162018
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim350450hSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H245hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$54,605$58,965$36,845
Adjustments for Features-2,995-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,610$56,120$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,510$0
Total Invoice$50,918$55,338$34,218
Adjustments for Features-2,793-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,125$52,668$34,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,543$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162018
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim350450hSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,495$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,793-2,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.1 in
Width74.6 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested170048%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%

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