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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: $6,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200920092009
ModelOptimaOptimaISISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
SX Base Package 3,085        
Technology Package 4,800        
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Cargo net 50 50 64 64 64
X-Package     1,491 1,491  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850 2,850
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380  
Navigation system     2,550 2,550 2,570
Sunroof     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Cargo mat     73 73 73
iPod integration     299 299 299
SX Base Package 2,842        
Technology Package 4,380        
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Cargo net 42 42 39 39 39
X-Package     1,193 1,193  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280 2,280
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,166
Sunroof     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Cargo mat     44 44 44
iPod integration     239 239 239
Options (change) 8,285 400 10,596 10,596 6,356
Options (change) 7,555 333 8,755 8,755 5,168
Destination 895 895 825 825 825
Total Price $36,035 $37,385 $42,576 $48,026 $63,791
Total Invoice $33,473 $34,709 $37,307 $42,158 $56,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,616
Model Year20172017200920092009
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, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,035$37,385$42,576$48,026$63,791
Adjustments for Features-2,995-3,8700-950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$33,515$42,576$47,076$63,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$4,500$20,540
Total Invoice$33,473$34,709$37,307$42,158$56,375
Adjustments for Features-2,782-3,5930-834-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,691$31,116$37,307$41,324$55,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$4,017$18,471

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017200920092009
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$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
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
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
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$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$8,975$9,850$5,980$6,930$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$3,870$0$950$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,782-3,5930-834-597

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172009
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

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
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 Requested135026%
Total Not Requested380074%

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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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