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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: $20,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,918

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $19,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,695 $52,405 $32,195
Base Invoice $42,954 $49,262 $29,856
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Power-folding second row seats 1,480    
Luxury Package 4,180    
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
Panoramic sunroof 500 500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375  
Technology Package     2,380
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Power-folding second row seats 1,363    
Luxury Package 3,848    
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
Panoramic sunroof 460 460  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250  
Technology Package     2,212
Options (change) 8,815 3,530 2,380
Options (change) 8,119 3,158 2,212
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $55,505 $56,930 $35,425
Total Invoice $52,068 $53,415 $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: $11,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,759
Model Year201820182016
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6 H259hp V6 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/28 MPG31/28 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$55,505$56,930$35,425
Adjustments for Features-8,945-8,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,560$48,560$35,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$52,068$53,415$32,918
Adjustments for Features-8,391-7,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,677$45,562$32,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,885$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182016
ModelRXRXOptima
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid EX
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 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
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 
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 
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$12,470$11,895$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,945$8,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,391-7,8530

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,740 lb.3,496 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 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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