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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $34,320
Base Invoice $28,380 $30,774
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,880
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Satellite radio   486
Rear spoiler   299
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,492
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Satellite radio   389
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 3,350 12,015
Options (change) 3,018 9,968
Destination 895 825
Total Price $34,745 $47,160
Total Invoice $32,293 $41,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,213
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,745$47,160
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,735$47,160
Total Invoice$32,293$41,567
Adjustments for Features-9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,354$41,567

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
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$6,740$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182009
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested115037%
Total Not Requested192563%

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%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested112531%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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