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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $17,605 $35,314 $38,013
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220 319  
CD changer, remote 375    
Luxury Package   1,370 1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Xenon HID headlights   565 565
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169 209  
CD changer, remote 288    
Luxury Package   1,260 1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Xenon HID headlights   521 521
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276 276
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Bodyside moldings   131 131
Options (change) 2,475 3,408 3,089
Options (change) 2,122 3,001 2,792
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $22,165 $42,033 $44,594
Total Invoice $20,317 $39,240 $41,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,340
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,165$42,033$44,594
Adjustments for Features0-5,980-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$36,053$38,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,436
Total Invoice$20,317$39,240$41,730
Adjustments for Features0-5,583-5,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$33,657$36,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,360

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,000$7,980$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,980$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,583-5,713

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.2 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 ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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