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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $34,120
Base Invoice $24,480 $30,253
Premium Package 2,000 1,280
Technology Package 2,000  
Heated front seats   640
Navigation system   2,650
Rear spoiler   299
Xenon HID headlights   815
Premium Package 1,790 1,098
Technology Package 1,785  
Heated front seats   512
Navigation system   2,230
Rear spoiler   199
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 4,000 5,684
Options (change) 3,575 4,691
Destination 750 765
Total Price $30,950 $40,569
Total Invoice $28,805 $35,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,702
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,950$40,569
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$40,339
Total Invoice$28,805$35,709
Adjustments for Features0-202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$35,507

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

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