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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelOptimaESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $19,620 $35,314 $38,013
Premium Package 2,200    
Navigation system 1,200    
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
Navigation Package   1,795 1,795
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Premium Package 1,960    
Navigation system 1,075    
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
Navigation Package   1,660 1,660
Bodyside moldings   131 131
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Options (change) 3,400 5,094 5,094
Options (change) 3,035 4,644 4,644
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $25,090 $43,719 $46,599
Total Invoice $23,350 $40,883 $43,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,390
Model Year201020152015
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$25,090$43,719$46,599
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$39,289$41,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,555
Total Invoice$23,350$40,883$43,582
Adjustments for Features0-4,143-4,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$36,740$39,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201020152015
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 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 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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$2,200$6,630$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,143-4,447

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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