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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: $36,035

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Technology Package 4,800        
SX Base Package 3,085        
Cargo net 50 50 59 59 59
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
X-Package     1,394    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850 2,850
Luxury Package     3,495    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Cargo mat     69 69 69
Sport Package       3,805  
Technology Package 4,380        
SX Base Package 2,842        
Cargo net 42 42 35 35 35
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
X-Package     1,135    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280 2,280
Luxury Package     2,796    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Cargo mat     41 41 41
Sport Package       3,044  
Options (change) 8,285 400 13,198 12,114 7,954
Options (change) 7,555 333 10,624 9,737 6,447
Destination 895 895 765 765 765
Total Price $36,035 $37,385 $44,818 $49,184 $64,719
Total Invoice $33,473 $34,709 $38,540 $42,450 $56,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,547
Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,035$37,385$44,818$49,184$64,719
Adjustments for Features-2,670-3,5450-425-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,365$33,840$44,818$48,759$64,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$3,941$19,226
Total Invoice$33,473$34,709$38,540$42,450$56,492
Adjustments for Features-2,480-3,2910-367-589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,993$31,418$38,540$42,083$55,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$3,543$17,363

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350F
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$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$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$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   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wireless charging station $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,425$5,880$6,305$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$3,545$0$425$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,480-3,2910-367-589

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172008
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

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160031%
Total Not Requested355069%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested112540%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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