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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $19,895
Base Invoice $34,400 $18,510
Heated front seats 640  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Heated front seats 588  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 850 3,350
Options (change) 780 2,990
Destination 875 675
Total Price $38,450 $23,920
Total Invoice $36,055 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,343
Model Year20122008
ModelESOptima
Trim350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6162hp 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$38,450$23,920
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,745$23,920
Total Invoice$36,055$22,175
Adjustments for Features-2,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,518$22,175

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$5,155$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5370

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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