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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: $15,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $14,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $41,820
Base Invoice $24,760 $39,171
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Navigation Package   1,470
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Heated steering wheel   450
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Navigation Package   1,360
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Heated steering wheel   415
Options (change) 5,000 4,815
Options (change) 4,465 4,436
Destination 750 975
Total Price $32,250 $47,610
Total Invoice $29,975 $44,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,669
Model Year20112017
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$47,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$43,405
Total Invoice$29,975$44,582
Adjustments for Features0-3,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$40,644

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$4,100$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,938

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112017
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.3,638 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 second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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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