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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $9,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $7,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX Limited Turbo350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,300 $36,725
Base Invoice $32,963 $33,299
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   299
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 0 8,399
Options (change) 0 7,233
Destination 800 875
Total Price $36,100 $45,999
Total Invoice $33,763 $41,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,686
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX Limited Turbo350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,100$45,999
Adjustments for Features-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,055$45,999
Total Invoice$33,763$41,407
Adjustments for Features-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,721$41,407

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX Limited Turbo350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
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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