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Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $19,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $17,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $44,735
Base Invoice $24,760 $40,709
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   875
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Premium Package   2,028
Navigation Package   2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers   94
Heated front seats   550
Xenon HID headlights   753
Options (change) 5,000 6,490
Options (change) 4,465 5,597
Destination 750 875
Total Price $32,250 $52,100
Total Invoice $29,975 $47,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,245
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG32/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,250$52,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$48,830
Total Invoice$29,975$47,181
Adjustments for Features0-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$44,220

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,625$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,961

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in107.9 in
Length190.7 in187.8 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,358 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.3 ft3

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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 wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested340058%
Total Not Requested245042%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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