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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: $17,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $17,605 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Options (change) 880 0 0 0
Options (change) 775 0 0 0
Destination 590 950 950 950
Total Price $20,570 $38,275 $40,650 $41,820
Total Invoice $18,970 $35,663 $37,871 $38,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,239
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,570$38,275$40,650$41,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-6,480-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$33,495$34,170$37,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$18,970$35,663$37,871$38,959
Adjustments for Features0-4,454-6,037-4,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,970$31,209$31,834$34,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$3,297

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,225$6,005$7,705$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$6,480$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,454-6,037-4,453

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062016
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.3,584 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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