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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: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $32,300
Base Invoice $18,510 $28,640
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650 650
Premium Package 1,300  
Power-adjustable pedals   140
CD changer, in-dash   550
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580 520
Premium Package 1,160  
Power-adjustable pedals   112
CD changer, in-dash   440
Heated front seats   512
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Options (change) 4,355 2,190
Options (change) 3,830 1,752
Destination 675 695
Total Price $24,925 $35,185
Total Invoice $23,015 $31,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,162
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,925$35,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$34,155
Total Invoice$23,015$31,087
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$30,177

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$2,025$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.5 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 pedals125Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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