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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: $12,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $26,200
Base Invoice $33,299 $24,480
Navigation system 2,465  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Rear spoiler 299  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system 2,233  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040  
Rear spoiler 199  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 6,299 4,000
Options (change) 5,472 3,575
Destination 875 750
Total Price $43,899 $30,950
Total Invoice $39,646 $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: $11,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,233
Model Year20112011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp 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$43,899$30,950
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,119$30,950
Total Invoice$39,646$28,805
Adjustments for Features-1,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,038$28,805

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
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
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested210091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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