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Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,389 $31,186
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 2,255 0 0
Options (change) 1,953 0 0
Destination 590 590 590
Total Price $21,945 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $20,148 $26,979 $31,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,525
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,945$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$29,100$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$20,148$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,306-2,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$25,673$29,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,872

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$3,330$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,306-2,231

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length185.8 in180.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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