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Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaCT
TrimEX200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $32,200
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,558
Leather Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Luxury Package   2,170
Lexus Display Audio   1,670
Leather Package 890  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Luxury Package   1,997
Lexus Display Audio   1,537
Options (change) 2,100 3,840
Options (change) 1,834 3,534
Destination 590 925
Total Price $21,790 $36,965
Total Invoice $20,029 $35,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,180
Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaCT
TrimEX200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/45-17
Total Price$21,790$36,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$32,945
Total Invoice$20,029$35,017
Adjustments for Features0-3,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$31,209

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaCT
TrimEX200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,500$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,808

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaCT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length185.8 in170.1 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height55.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.632.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Lexus Display Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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