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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: $9,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $26,200
Base Invoice $30,774 $24,480
Navigation system 2,650  
Satellite radio 486  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299  
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system 2,230  
Satellite radio 389  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Rear spoiler 199  
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 5,780 4,000
Options (change) 4,822 3,575
Destination 825 750
Total Price $40,925 $30,950
Total Invoice $36,421 $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: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,588
Model Year20092011
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$40,925$30,950
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$30,950
Total Invoice$36,421$28,805
Adjustments for Features-1,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,393$28,805

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,605$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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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