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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,470 $19,100
Base Invoice $29,676 $17,605
Premium Package 1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Premium Package 1,098  
Bluetooth cell phone link 240  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 1,580 1,880
Options (change) 1,338 1,665
Destination 715 590
Total Price $35,765 $21,570
Total Invoice $31,729 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,937
Model Year20072006
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$35,765$21,570
Adjustments for Features-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,460$21,570
Total Invoice$31,729$19,860
Adjustments for Features-2,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,797$19,860

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $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 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,830$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9320

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in185.8 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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%

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