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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: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSXF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $60,660
Base Invoice $28,380 $54,594
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 64
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo mat   73
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 39
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,489
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Cargo mat   44
Options (change) 3,400 6,062
Options (change) 3,060 5,292
Destination 895 875
Total Price $34,795 $67,597
Total Invoice $32,335 $60,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,513
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSXF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$34,795$67,597
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$67,597
Total Invoice$32,335$60,761
Adjustments for Features-1,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,248$60,761

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaIS
TrimSXF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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$7,425$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182011
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
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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