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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $32,300
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $28,640
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Polished alloy wheels     2,060
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Polished alloy wheels     1,030
Options (change) 6,335 350 6,190
Options (change) 5,798 291 4,417
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $34,085 $37,335 $39,185
Total Invoice $31,716 $34,667 $33,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,395
Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaES
TrimSXSX Limited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,085$37,335$39,185
Adjustments for Features-3,610-5,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$31,450$39,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$31,716$34,667$33,752
Adjustments for Features-3,359-5,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$29,203$33,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$846$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201720172006
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
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
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,165$10,440$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$5,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,359-5,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172006
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
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested260080%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

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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