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Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $41,370
Base Invoice $28,380 $38,474
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 65
Blind spot warning system   600
F Sport Package   3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
RWD   0
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   389
Cargo mat   105
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 39
Blind spot warning system   552
F Sport Package   2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
RWD   0
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Rear spoiler   259
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 3,400 7,649
Options (change) 3,060 6,895
Destination 895 975
Total Price $34,795 $49,994
Total Invoice $32,335 $46,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,213
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,795$49,994
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,575$49,994
Total Invoice$32,335$46,344
Adjustments for Features-2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,131$46,344

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in184.3 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested140048%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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