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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: $35,475

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $11,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $10,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $40,580
Base Invoice $29,856 $38,013
Technology Package 2,380  
Cargo net 50 64
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation Package   1,795
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated steering wheel   450
Technology Package 2,212  
Cargo net 42 38
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation Package   1,660
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated steering wheel   416
Options (change) 2,430 5,399
Options (change) 2,254 4,959
Destination 850 925
Total Price $35,475 $46,904
Total Invoice $32,960 $43,897

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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: $10,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,973
Model Year20162015
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, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,475$46,904
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$45,874
Total Invoice$32,960$43,897
Adjustments for Features0-964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$42,933

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162015
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 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
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
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$4,075$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in192.7 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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