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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $35,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaSC
TrimSX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $66,355
Base Invoice $28,380 $57,728
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Preferred Accessory Package   197
Rear spoiler   440
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Preferred Accessory Package   117
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 400 637
Options (change) 333 469
Destination 895 765
Total Price $31,795 $67,757
Total Invoice $29,608 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,978
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaSC
TrimSX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,795$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$63,877
Total Invoice$29,608$58,962
Adjustments for Features0-3,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,608$55,586

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaSC
TrimSX430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Navigation system $600
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,825$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,376

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.1 in178.5 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft38.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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