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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCT
TrimEX200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $32,050
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,417
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
Luxury Package   2,170
Lexus Display Audio   1,670
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
Luxury Package   1,997
Lexus Display Audio   1,537
Options (change) 3,550 3,840
Options (change) 3,150 3,534
Destination 675 910
Total Price $24,120 $36,800
Total Invoice $22,335 $34,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,920
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCT
TrimEX200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,120$36,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$35,105
Total Invoice$22,335$34,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$33,255

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCT
TrimEX200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$2,075$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,606

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length186.4 in170.1 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.832.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%
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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