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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: $35,375

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,867

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,150 $41,820
Base Invoice $29,815 $39,171
Technology Package 2,350  
Cargo net 50 64
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,590
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated steering wheel   450
Technology Package 2,185  
Cargo net 42 38
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,392
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated steering wheel   415
Options (change) 2,400 6,499
Options (change) 2,227 5,966
Destination 825 975
Total Price $35,375 $49,294
Total Invoice $32,867 $46,112

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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: $10,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,013
Model Year20152017
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, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,375$49,294
Adjustments for Features0-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$45,839
Total Invoice$32,867$46,112
Adjustments for Features0-3,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,867$42,880

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152017
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 
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 
911 assist$25 
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$4,450$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,232

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in192.7 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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