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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $32,300
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $28,640
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Options (change) 350 350 4,130
Options (change) 291 291 3,387
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $37,125
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $32,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,865
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,140$37,240$37,125
Adjustments for Features-160-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$32,130$37,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$32,722
Adjustments for Features-149-4,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,857$29,832$32,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$10,065$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$5,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-4,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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