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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $19,100
Base Invoice $34,400 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 0 1,880
Options (change) 0 1,665
Destination 875 590
Total Price $37,600 $21,570
Total Invoice $35,275 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,681
Model Year20122006
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$37,600$21,570
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,620$21,570
Total Invoice$35,275$19,860
Adjustments for Features-3,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$19,860

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,580$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in185.8 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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