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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: $11,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $35,175
Base Invoice $28,380 $31,892
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   299
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,828
Adaptive cruise control   1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,320
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 3,350 9,899
Options (change) 3,018 7,947
Destination 895 875
Total Price $34,745 $45,949
Total Invoice $32,293 $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: $12,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,267
Model Year20182010
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$45,949
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,835$45,949
Total Invoice$32,293$40,714
Adjustments for Features-8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,447$40,714

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182010
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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$6,715$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182010
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested117538%
Total Not Requested190062%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%
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%

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