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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $35,175
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $31,892
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Rear spoiler     299
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Adaptive cruise control     1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,320
Ultra Luxury Package     2,828
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 5,150 350 9,899
Options (change) 4,671 291 7,947
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $45,949
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $40,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,895
Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,940$37,240$45,949
Adjustments for Features-610-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$36,330$45,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$40,714
Adjustments for Features-567-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,819$33,731$40,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,640$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-8450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162010
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested265053%
Total Not Requested235047%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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