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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $23,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $22,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,695 $52,405 $25,700
Base Invoice $42,954 $49,262 $24,020
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Power-folding second row seats 1,480    
Luxury Package 4,180    
Panoramic sunroof 500 500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Power-folding second row seats 1,363    
Luxury Package 3,848    
Panoramic sunroof 460 460  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 8,280 2,995 5,350
Options (change) 7,627 2,666 4,780
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $54,970 $56,395 $31,800
Total Invoice $51,576 $52,923 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,094
Model Year201820182012
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6 H259hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/28 MPG31/28 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$54,970$56,395$31,800
Adjustments for Features-9,520-8,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$47,450$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$51,576$52,923$29,550
Adjustments for Features-8,932-8,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,644$44,529$29,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,885$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182012
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Speaker lights  $100
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,845$12,270$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,520$8,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,932-8,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelRXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.0 in
Length192.5 in190.7 in
Width74.6 in72.1 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested567588%
Total Not Requested78012%

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