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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $32,300
Base Invoice $19,255 $28,640
Convenience Package 970  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Navigation system 1,200 2,200
Stability control   650
Power-adjustable pedals   140
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Convenience Package 865  
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Navigation system 1,075 1,843
Stability control   520
Power-adjustable pedals   112
Heated front seats   512
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Options (change) 4,475 3,840
Options (change) 3,940 3,155
Destination 675 695
Total Price $25,840 $36,835
Total Invoice $23,870 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,491
Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaES
TrimEX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp 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$25,840$36,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$35,555
Total Invoice$23,870$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$31,361

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092006
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 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
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$2,250$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,129

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length189.0 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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