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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelESOptima
Trim330SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,640 $24,760
Stability control 650  
Navigation system 2,200 1,400
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330  
Polished alloy wheels 2,060  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,843 1,250
Heated front seats 512  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264  
Polished alloy wheels 1,030  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 6,520 7,650
Options (change) 4,681 6,822
Destination 695 750
Total Price $39,515 $34,900
Total Invoice $34,016 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year20062012
ModelESOptima
Trim330SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,515$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,515$33,030
Total Invoice$34,016$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,016$30,600

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelESOptima
Trim330SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,230$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,732

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210570%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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