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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelESOptimaOptima
Trim330SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,640 $25,023 $33,481
Stability control 650    
Heated front seats 640    
Navigation system 2,200    
Polished alloy wheels 2,060    
Xenon HID headlights 640    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Stability control 520    
Heated front seats 512    
Navigation system 1,843    
Polished alloy wheels 1,030    
Xenon HID headlights 512    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 6,190 6,335 350
Options (change) 4,417 5,798 291
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $39,185 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $33,752 $31,716 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,395
Model Year200620172017
ModelESOptimaOptima
Trim330SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,185$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,610-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,185$30,475$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$33,752$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-3,359-5,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,752$28,357$29,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$846

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620172017
ModelESOptimaOptima
Trim330SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,555$8,165$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,359-5,464

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062017
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested260080%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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