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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim350350 F SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $19,395
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $18,045
Premium Package 1,110    
Sunroof 1,350   800
Heated front seats 440    
2.7L V6     1,005
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Rear spoiler     200
Premium Package 1,020    
Sunroof 1,243   715
Heated front seats 405    
2.7L V6     845
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 2,900 0 3,305
Options (change) 2,668 0 2,880
Destination 995 995 640
Total Price $47,165 $51,265 $23,340
Total Invoice $44,120 $47,997 $21,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,225
Model Year201820182007
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim350350 F SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/60-16
Total Price$47,165$51,265$23,340
Adjustments for Features-8,905-9,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,260$41,410$23,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0
Total Invoice$44,120$47,997$21,565
Adjustments for Features-8,330-9,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,790$38,770$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,980$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182007
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim350350 F SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,130$12,080$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,905$9,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,330-9,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.1 in
Length192.5 in186.4 in
Width74.6 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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