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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $18,045 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Convenience Package 700      
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 200 389 389 389
Convenience Package 625      
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Sunroof 715      
Rear spoiler 160 259 259 259
Options (change) 2,300 389 389 389
Options (change) 2,035 259 259 259
Destination 640 975 975 975
Total Price $22,335 $39,189 $41,564 $42,734
Total Invoice $20,720 $36,412 $38,620 $39,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,785
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,335$39,189$41,564$42,734
Adjustments for Features0-4,205-5,905-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$34,984$35,659$38,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$20,720$36,412$38,620$39,708
Adjustments for Features0-3,907-5,487-3,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$32,505$33,133$35,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$628$3,296

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2007201720172017
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation app $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
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$3,000$7,205$8,905$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205$5,905$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,907-5,487-3,907

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072017
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length186.4 in184.3 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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