Kia Optima Kia Optima 2016 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,998

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $61,300
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $57,009
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 64
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,925
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Cargo mat     73
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 39
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,619
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Cargo mat     44
Options (change) 5,200 400 6,062
Options (change) 4,713 333 5,542
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $68,237
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $63,426

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Lexus IS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,806
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$35,990$37,290$68,237
Adjustments for Features-870-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$36,120$68,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$63,426
Adjustments for Features-808-1,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$33,532$63,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX LimitedF
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,450$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-808-1,0860

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in180.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

Return to top

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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested135027%
Total Not Requested365073%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.