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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $40,870
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $38,009
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control     500
Blind spot warning system     600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,645
F Sport Package     3,155
RWD     0
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Heated steering wheel     150
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Adaptive cruise control     460
Blind spot warning system     552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,441
F Sport Package     2,905
RWD     0
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Heated steering wheel     140
Options (change) 5,150 350 7,550
Options (change) 4,671 291 6,958
Destination 850 850 950
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $49,370
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $45,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,330
Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,940$37,240$49,370
Adjustments for Features-860-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,080$36,080$49,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$45,917
Adjustments for Features-799-1,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,587$33,499$45,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,565$7,865$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-799-1,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in183.7 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested185037%
Total Not Requested315063%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested82530%
Total Not Requested195070%

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