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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: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelESOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,640 $18,510
Stability control 650 650
Heated front seats 640  
Power-adjustable pedals 140  
CD changer, in-dash 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Stability control 520 580
Heated front seats 512  
Power-adjustable pedals 112  
CD changer, in-dash 440  
Sunshade, rear, power 168  
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 2,190 4,355
Options (change) 1,752 3,830
Destination 695 675
Total Price $35,185 $24,925
Total Invoice $31,087 $23,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,162
Model Year20062008
ModelESOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$35,185$24,925
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,155$24,925
Total Invoice$31,087$23,015
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,177$23,015

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelESOptima
Trim330EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$3,055$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9100

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in186.4 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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