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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $40,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $37,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaIS
TrimEXF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $63,600
Base Invoice $18,510 $59,148
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
Options (change) 3,550 0
Options (change) 3,150 0
Destination 675 910
Total Price $24,120 $64,510
Total Invoice $22,335 $60,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,367
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaIS
TrimEXF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-19
Total Price$24,120$64,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$60,905
Total Invoice$22,335$60,058
Adjustments for Features0-3,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$56,702

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaIS
TrimEXF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,356

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length186.4 in183.7 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,462 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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