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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: $32,750

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,355

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $39,500
Base Invoice $29,555 $37,000
Navigation Package   2,625
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated steering wheel   450
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) 0 5,665
Options (change) 0 5,224
Destination 800 910
Total Price $32,750 $46,075
Total Invoice $30,355 $43,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,164
Model Year20132014
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,750$46,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,750$44,350
Total Invoice$30,355$43,134
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,355$41,519

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132014
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
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 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive, small$5 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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$3,680$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132014
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 Weight3,496 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
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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
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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