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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelESOptimaOptima
Trim350SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,175 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $31,892 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Rear spoiler 299    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,320    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,828    
Adaptive cruise control 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Rear spoiler 199    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 9,899 5,150 350
Options (change) 7,947 4,671 291
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $45,949 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $40,714 $33,386 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,895
Model Year201020162016
ModelESOptimaOptima
Trim350SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,949$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-610-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,949$35,330$36,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$40,714$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-567-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,714$32,819$33,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020162016
ModelESOptimaOptima
Trim350SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,340$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-567-845

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102016
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested265053%
Total Not Requested235047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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