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Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $41,820
Base Invoice $28,752 $39,171
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 5,000  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo mat 95 105
Ultra Luxury Package   7,980
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 4,618  
Cargo net 42 39
Cargo mat 78 65
Ultra Luxury Package   7,350
Options (change) 5,495 8,150
Options (change) 5,029 7,454
Destination 895 995
Total Price $37,380 $50,965
Total Invoice $34,676 $47,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,491
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,380$50,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$49,410
Total Invoice$34,676$47,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$46,167

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in192.7 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested372562%
Total Not Requested225038%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested335067%
Total Not Requested165033%

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