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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $36,725
Base Invoice $18,045 $34,400
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Sunroof 800  
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Sunroof 715  
Heated front seats   588
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Options (change) 2,100 850
Options (change) 1,875 780
Destination 640 875
Total Price $22,135 $38,450
Total Invoice $20,560 $36,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,185
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,135$38,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$34,920
Total Invoice$20,560$36,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,560$32,745

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,375$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,310

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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