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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $33,573 $36,841
SX Base Package 3,085      
Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Blind spot warning system     600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,225 3,225
F Sport Package     3,115 3,620
All Weather Package     360 360
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
SX Base Package 2,842      
Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Blind spot warning system     552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,975 2,975
F Sport Package     2,866 3,330
All Weather Package     332 332
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 8,235 350 8,300 8,805
Options (change) 7,513 291 7,645 8,109
Destination 895 895 910 910
Total Price $35,985 $37,335 $45,310 $49,330
Total Invoice $33,431 $34,667 $42,128 $45,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,936
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,985$37,335$45,310$49,330
Adjustments for Features-2,410-3,2850-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$34,050$45,310$48,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$3,320
Total Invoice$33,431$34,667$42,128$45,860
Adjustments for Features-2,239-3,0500-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,192$31,617$42,128$45,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaISIS
TrimSXSX Limited250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,365$8,240$4,955$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$3,285$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,239-3,0500-651

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,220 lb.3,462 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

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested170033%
Total Not Requested345067%

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 alert200Yes
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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 alert200Yes
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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