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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $3,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $51

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX Limited Turbo330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $32,300
Base Invoice $33,140 $28,640
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Heated front seats   640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330
Xenon HID headlights   640
Polished alloy wheels   2,060
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Heated front seats   512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   264
Xenon HID headlights   512
Polished alloy wheels   1,030
Options (change) 0 6,520
Options (change) 0 4,681
Destination 825 695
Total Price $36,325 $39,515
Total Invoice $33,965 $34,016

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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: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,945
Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX Limited Turbo330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,325$39,515
Adjustments for Features-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,230$39,515
Total Invoice$33,965$34,016
Adjustments for Features-2,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,071$34,016

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX Limited Turbo330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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