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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $19,620 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 1,200 2,465 2,465 2,485
Premium Package 1,960      
Navigation system 1,075 2,277 2,277 2,295
Options (change) 3,400 2,465 2,465 2,485
Options (change) 3,035 2,277 2,277 2,295
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $25,090 $37,135 $43,560 $64,660
Total Invoice $23,350 $34,582 $40,555 $60,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,645
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$25,090$37,135$43,560$64,660
Adjustments for Features0-630-2,280-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$36,505$41,280$60,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,125
Total Invoice$23,350$34,582$40,555$60,179
Adjustments for Features0-587-2,123-3,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$33,995$38,432$56,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,437$22,433

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
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
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$2,450$3,080$4,730$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$2,280$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-2,123-3,751

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.5 in
Length189.0 in180.1 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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