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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,768

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $36,620 $39,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $34,300 $37,000
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200 319  
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
Display Audio Package   740 740
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160 209  
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
Display Audio Package   680 680
Bodyside moldings   131 131
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Options (change) 3,550 4,358 4,039
Options (change) 3,150 3,873 3,664
Destination 675 910 910
Total Price $24,120 $41,888 $44,449
Total Invoice $22,335 $39,083 $41,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,708
Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,120$41,888$44,449
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$37,558$39,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,436
Total Invoice$22,335$39,083$41,574
Adjustments for Features0-4,040-4,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$35,043$37,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
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$2,175$6,505$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,040-4,167

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.0 in
Length186.4 in192.7 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Display Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Display Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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