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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $39,250
Base Invoice $28,752 $36,767
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 64
Cargo mat 95 105
Navigation Package   2,625
Blind spot warning system   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Lane departure warning   965
Xenon HID headlights   515
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Ultra Luxury Package   2,435
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 38
Cargo mat 78 65
Navigation Package   2,423
Blind spot warning system   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Lane departure warning   889
Xenon HID headlights   473
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Ultra Luxury Package   2,239
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Options (change) 5,495 10,214
Options (change) 5,029 9,355
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,380 $50,359
Total Invoice $34,676 $47,017

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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: $11,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,216
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaES
TrimHybrid EX300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,380$50,359
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$49,154
Total Invoice$34,676$47,017
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$45,892

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182013
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Driver attention monitor $500
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
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 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Total Value of Features$6,650$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,125

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,486 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?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested252542%
Total Not Requested345058%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested152566%
Total Not Requested77534%

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