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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $35,175
Base Invoice $24,760 $31,892
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 2,465
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Rear spoiler   299
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 2,085
Ultra Luxury Package   2,828
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 7,650 6,299
Options (change) 6,822 5,112
Destination 750 875
Total Price $34,900 $42,349
Total Invoice $32,332 $37,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,252
Model Year20122010
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$34,900$42,349
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$42,019
Total Invoice$32,332$37,879
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$37,584

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122010
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested68023%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested165070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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