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Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,120 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $10,939 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $10,238 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,895 | $33,795 | $40,220 | $61,300 |
| Base Invoice | $18,510 | $31,430 | $37,403 | $57,009 |
| Premium Package | 1,300 | |||
| Stability control | 650 | |||
| Convenience Package | 700 | |||
| Appearance Package | 700 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 389 | 389 | |
| Premium Package | 1,160 | |||
| Stability control | 580 | |||
| Convenience Package | 625 | |||
| Appearance Package | 625 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 268 | 268 | |
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 389 | 389 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,150 | 268 | 268 | 0 |
| Destination | 675 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $24,120 | $35,059 | $41,484 | $62,175 |
| Total Invoice | $22,335 | $32,573 | $38,546 | $57,884 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,559 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,885 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 162hp I4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $24,120 | $35,059 | $41,484 | $62,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -380 | -2,030 | -3,580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,120 | $34,679 | $39,454 | $58,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,775 | $23,916 |
| Total Invoice | $22,335 | $32,573 | $38,546 | $57,884 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -353 | -1,886 | -3,333 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,335 | $32,220 | $36,660 | $54,551 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,440 | $22,331 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 | $2,400 | $2,780 | $4,430 | $5,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $380 | $2,030 | $3,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -353 | -1,886 | -3,333 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 80% |
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