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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: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $32,300
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,640
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
CD changer, in-dash   550
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
CD changer, in-dash   440
Options (change) 3,555 550
Options (change) 2,973 440
Destination 590 695
Total Price $23,245 $33,545
Total Invoice $21,168 $29,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,245$33,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$31,740
Total Invoice$21,168$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$28,173

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,602

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length185.8 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.5 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%

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