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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $32,300
Base Invoice $24,760 $28,640
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   640
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   512
Options (change) 5,000 4,130
Options (change) 4,465 3,387
Destination 750 695
Total Price $32,250 $37,125
Total Invoice $29,975 $32,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,904
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H218hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,250$37,125
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$37,125
Total Invoice$29,975$32,722
Adjustments for Features-1,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$32,722

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,700$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1570

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested260044%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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