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Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelESOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,640 $17,605
CD changer, in-dash 550  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
CD changer, in-dash 440  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 550 3,555
Options (change) 440 2,973
Destination 695 590
Total Price $33,545 $23,245
Total Invoice $29,775 $21,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year20062006
ModelESOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$33,545$23,245
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$23,245
Total Invoice$29,775$21,168
Adjustments for Features-1,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,173$21,168

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelESOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,430$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in185.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft313.6 ft3

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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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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