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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: $34,900 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $5,550 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $5,302 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | SX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,500 | $33,795 | $40,220 | $61,300 |
| Base Invoice | $24,760 | $31,430 | $37,403 | $57,009 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |||
| Limited Package | 3,300 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,485 |
| F Sport Package | 2,440 | 2,440 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |||
| Limited Package | 2,937 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | 2,277 | 2,277 | 2,295 |
| F Sport Package | 2,245 | 2,245 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 807 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,650 | 5,780 | 4,905 | 2,485 |
| Options (change) | 6,822 | 5,329 | 4,522 | 2,295 |
| Destination | 750 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,900 | $40,450 | $46,000 | $64,660 |
| Total Invoice | $32,332 | $37,634 | $42,800 | $60,179 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,289 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | SX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,900 | $40,450 | $46,000 | $64,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,145 | 0 | -1,000 | -2,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,755 | $40,450 | $45,000 | $62,485 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $22,035 |
| Total Invoice | $32,332 | $37,634 | $42,800 | $60,179 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,987 | 0 | -930 | -2,024 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,345 | $37,634 | $41,870 | $58,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,236 | $20,521 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | SX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| 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 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,750 | $3,605 | $4,605 | $5,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,145 | $0 | $1,000 | $2,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,987 | 0 | -930 | -2,024 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 2380 | 79% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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