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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $32,300
Base Invoice $28,380 $28,640
Universal garage door opener 350  
Stability control   650
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   640
Polished alloy wheels   2,060
Universal garage door opener 291  
Stability control   520
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   512
Polished alloy wheels   1,030
Options (change) 350 3,990
Options (change) 291 2,574
Destination 895 695
Total Price $31,745 $36,985
Total Invoice $29,566 $31,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,496
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,745$36,985
Adjustments for Features-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$36,985
Total Invoice$29,566$31,909
Adjustments for Features-3,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,413$31,909

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1530

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182006
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheels0No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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