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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $20,995
Base Invoice $30,253 $19,620
Premium Package 1,280 2,200
Navigation system 2,650 1,200
Heated front seats 640  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Premium Package 1,098 1,960
Navigation system 2,230 1,075
Heated front seats 512  
Sunshade, rear, power 168  
Options (change) 4,780 3,400
Options (change) 4,008 3,035
Destination 765 695
Total Price $39,665 $25,090
Total Invoice $35,026 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,773
Model Year20082010
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$39,665$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,510$25,090
Total Invoice$35,026$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,123$23,350

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$4,330$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9030

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in189.0 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.0 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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