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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $35,440
Base Invoice $28,380 $31,186
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Sport Package   3,695
Navigation system   2,550
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Sport Package   2,956
Navigation system   2,168
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Options (change) 3,350 9,595
Options (change) 3,018 7,804
Destination 895 590
Total Price $34,745 $45,625
Total Invoice $32,293 $39,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,038
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,745$45,625
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$45,625
Total Invoice$32,293$39,580
Adjustments for Features-2,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,542$39,580

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,090$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7510

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,494 lb.3,527 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested217571%

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 pedals75No
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
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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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