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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $12,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $9,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,470 $24,700
Base Invoice $29,676 $23,080
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380  
Navigation system 2,650  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,150
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378  
Navigation system 2,230  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 8,030 4,150
Options (change) 6,608 3,705
Destination 715 750
Total Price $42,215 $29,600
Total Invoice $36,999 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,013
Model Year20072011
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$42,215$29,600
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,560$29,600
Total Invoice$36,999$27,535
Adjustments for Features-1,4510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,548$27,535

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072011
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,605$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072011
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested190050%
Total Not Requested192550%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested210088%
Total Not Requested30012%

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