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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaISIS
TrimEXSX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $33,994 $37,261
Premium Package 1,300 1,300    
Convenience Package 970 800    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,855 1,855
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Premium Package 1,160 1,160    
Convenience Package 865 715    
Navigation system 1,075 1,075 1,716 1,716
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 2,065 2,065
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 1,908 1,908
Destination 675 675 925 925
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $39,540 $43,055
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $36,827 $40,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,928
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaISIS
TrimEXSX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,835$25,115$39,540$43,055
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,305-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,535$25,115$37,235$40,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0$3,315
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$36,827$40,094
Adjustments for Features-2780-2,147-2,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,752$23,290$34,680$37,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaISIS
TrimEXSX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,175$4,480$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,305$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-2,147-2,333

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length189.0 in183.7 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested72569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Total Requested52572%
Total Not Requested20028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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