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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: $20,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $17,605 $33,994 $37,261
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Options (change) 880 0 0
Options (change) 775 0 0
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $20,570 $37,475 $40,990
Total Invoice $18,970 $34,919 $38,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,705
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,570$37,475$40,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$32,920$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$18,970$34,919$38,186
Adjustments for Features0-4,244-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,970$30,675$33,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,225$5,780$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,244-4,430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length185.8 in183.7 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft310.8 ft3

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