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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: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $13,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $39,500
Base Invoice $24,760 $37,000
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Navigation Package   2,625
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated steering wheel   450
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Navigation Package   2,423
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated steering wheel   416
Options (change) 5,000 5,665
Options (change) 4,465 5,224
Destination 750 910
Total Price $32,250 $46,075
Total Invoice $29,975 $43,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,305
Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,250$46,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$44,095
Total Invoice$29,975$43,134
Adjustments for Features0-1,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$41,280

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,854

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in192.7 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.2 ft3

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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 wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

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%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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