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Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $45,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $39,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSC
TrimEX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,100 $66,805
Base Invoice $17,605 $58,788
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220 440
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169 352
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,475 440
Options (change) 2,122 352
Destination 590 825
Total Price $22,165 $68,070
Total Invoice $20,317 $59,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,504
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSC
TrimEX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/40-18
Total Price$22,165$68,070
Adjustments for Features0-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$57,690
Total Invoice$20,317$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-9,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$50,821

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSC
TrimEX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Navigation system $600
Power antenna $100
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$2,950$13,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,144

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length185.8 in178.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft38.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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