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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXHybrid EX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Premium Package 2,950        
Navigation system 1,400   2,085 2,085 2,490
Premium Package 2,635        
Navigation system 1,250   1,927 1,927 2,300
Options (change) 4,350 0 2,085 2,085 2,490
Options (change) 3,885 0 1,927 1,927 2,300
Destination 800 800 910 910 910
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $39,095 $42,610 $67,000
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $36,410 $39,678 $62,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,215
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXHybrid EX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$31,950$32,750$39,095$42,610$67,000
Adjustments for Features-570-9250-200-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,380$31,825$39,095$42,410$64,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0$3,315$25,630
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$36,410$39,678$62,358
Adjustments for Features-530-8570-186-2,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,195$29,498$36,410$39,492$60,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$0$3,082$23,831

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXHybrid EX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through $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$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive, small $5   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices $0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Speaker lights$100$100   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900  $900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Metal pedals$75   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,705$4,780$4,980$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$925$0$200$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-530-8570-186-2,117

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132014
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in183.7 in
Width72.1 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested253083%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%

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