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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: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX Limited250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $36,550
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,994
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.     2,995
RWD     0
Obstacle detection, rear     500
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.     2,764
RWD     0
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 5,150 350 4,595
Options (change) 4,671 291 4,236
Destination 850 850 925
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $42,070
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $39,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,565
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX Limited250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4204hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,940$37,240$42,070
Adjustments for Features-3,010-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,930$33,930$42,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$39,155
Adjustments for Features-2,796-3,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,590$31,503$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaIS
TrimSXSX Limited250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 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 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
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 headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,540$7,840$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,796-3,0730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162015
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.3,553 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested155031%
Total Not Requested345069%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote app25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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