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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $35,175
Base Invoice $17,605 $31,892
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220 299
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169 199
Options (change) 2,100 299
Options (change) 1,834 199
Destination 590 875
Total Price $21,790 $36,349
Total Invoice $20,029 $32,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,327
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17
Total Price$21,790$36,349
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$32,369
Total Invoice$20,029$32,966
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$29,356

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,600$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.7 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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