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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $6,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimHybrid250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $24,760 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium Technology Package 5,000      
Navigation system   2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Premium Technology Package 4,465      
Navigation system   2,277 2,277 2,295
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 5,000 3,729 2,854 2,485
Options (change) 4,465 3,352 2,545 2,295
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $32,250 $38,399 $43,949 $64,660
Total Invoice $29,975 $35,657 $40,823 $60,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,677
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimHybrid250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,250$38,399$43,949$64,660
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$38,399$42,949$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$29,975$35,657$40,823$60,179
Adjustments for Features-9950-929-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,980$35,657$39,894$57,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,237$22,149

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelOptimaISISIS
TrimHybrid250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Headlight washers  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$4,250$3,180$4,180$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-9950-929-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in180.1 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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