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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $8,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium Package 3,300        
Technology Package 2,400        
Cargo net 50 50 64 64 64
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Premium Package 3,060        
Technology Package 2,230        
Cargo net 42 42 39 39 39
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,601 3,601 3,619
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Options (change) 5,750 50 7,784 6,909 4,489
Options (change) 5,332 42 7,152 6,345 4,118
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $42,454 $48,004 $66,664
Total Invoice $32,077 $34,007 $39,457 $44,623 $62,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,662
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$34,275$36,375$42,454$48,004$66,664
Adjustments for Features-1,370-2,7200-1,000-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$33,655$42,454$47,004$64,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$4,550$22,035
Total Invoice$32,077$34,007$39,457$44,623$62,002
Adjustments for Features-1,282-2,5430-930-2,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,795$31,464$39,457$43,693$59,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$0$4,236$20,522

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$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$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   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
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$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Speaker lights$100$100   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $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   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,000$4,280$5,280$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$2,720$0$1,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,282-2,5430-930-2,023

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in180.1 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
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 seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested237573%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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