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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $25,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelOptimaSC
TrimSX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,800 $66,355
Base Invoice $25,040 $57,728
Limited Package 3,350  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Rear spoiler   440
Limited Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 7,700 440
Options (change) 7,135 352
Destination 800 765
Total Price $35,300 $67,560
Total Invoice $32,975 $58,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,469
Model Year20132008
ModelOptimaSC
TrimSX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine274hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,300$67,560
Adjustments for Features0-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$63,655
Total Invoice$32,975$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$55,444

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20132008
ModelOptimaSC
TrimSX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,401

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20132008
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 SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested243080%

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