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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $40,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $34,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelOptimaOptimaSC
TrimEX TurboSX430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,700 $26,200 $68,405
Base Invoice $23,080 $24,480 $60,880
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,150 2,000  
Rear spoiler     440
Technology Package 1,785 1,785  
Premium Package 1,920 1,790  
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 4,150 4,000 440
Options (change) 3,705 3,575 352
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $29,600 $30,950 $69,720
Total Invoice $27,535 $28,805 $62,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,911
Model Year201120112010
ModelOptimaOptimaSC
TrimEX TurboSX430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine274hp I4274hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,600$30,950$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-775-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$30,175$63,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$27,535$28,805$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-721-5,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$28,084$56,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$549$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201120112010
ModelOptimaOptimaSC
TrimEX TurboSX430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,825$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-721-5,661

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112010
ModelOptimaSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in178.5 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

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