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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220 389 389  
CD changer, remote 375      
Sunroof   0 0  
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169 268 268  
CD changer, remote 288      
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 2,475 389 389 0
Options (change) 2,122 268 268 0
Destination 590 825 825 825
Total Price $22,165 $32,369 $37,819 $57,435
Total Invoice $20,317 $28,820 $33,671 $51,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,163
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$22,165$32,369$37,819$57,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-2,455-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$30,864$35,364$52,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,791
Total Invoice$20,317$28,820$33,671$51,207
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-2,186-4,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$27,480$31,485$46,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,005$19,465

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,430$4,380$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$2,455$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340-2,186-4,262

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062009
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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