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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $26,200
Base Invoice $30,253 $24,480
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Package 1,280 2,000
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299  
Technology Package   2,000
Navigation system 2,230  
Premium Package 1,098 1,790
Heated front seats 512  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Rear spoiler 199  
Technology Package   1,785
Options (change) 5,684 4,000
Options (change) 4,691 3,575
Destination 765 750
Total Price $40,569 $30,950
Total Invoice $35,709 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,702
Model Year20082011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,569$30,950
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,339$30,950
Total Invoice$35,709$28,805
Adjustments for Features-2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,507$28,805

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,655$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2020

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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 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
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

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