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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $19,255 $36,438 $39,171
Convenience Package 970    
Premium Package 1,300    
Navigation system 1,200    
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Luxury Package   1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
LED headlights   515 515
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Convenience Package 865    
Premium Package 1,160    
Navigation system 1,075    
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276 276
Luxury Package   1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
LED headlights   473 473
Bodyside moldings   131 131
Options (change) 3,470 4,864 4,864
Options (change) 3,100 4,428 4,428
Destination 675 975 975
Total Price $24,835 $44,739 $47,659
Total Invoice $23,030 $41,841 $44,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,681
Model Year200920172017
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$24,835$44,739$47,659
Adjustments for Features0-6,555-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$38,184$40,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$23,030$41,841$44,574
Adjustments for Features0-6,130-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$35,711$38,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,428

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,225$8,780$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,555$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,130-6,435

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.0 in
Length189.0 in192.7 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.2 ft3

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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 pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
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 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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