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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: $15,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $20,995
Base Invoice $33,299 $19,620
Navigation system 2,465 1,200
Heated front seats 640  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system 2,233 1,075
Heated front seats 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 180  
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 3,315 3,400
Options (change) 2,963 3,035
Destination 875 695
Total Price $40,915 $25,090
Total Invoice $37,137 $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: $12,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,105
Model Year20112010
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp 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$40,915$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$25,090
Total Invoice$37,137$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,455$23,350

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,005$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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

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