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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $8,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $35,500
Base Invoice $34,400 $33,140
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Options (change) 8,100 0
Options (change) 7,460 0
Destination 875 825
Total Price $45,700 $36,325
Total Invoice $42,735 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,999
Model Year20122015
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,700$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$36,080
Total Invoice$42,735$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,735$33,736

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 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 wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested165070%
Total Not Requested70030%
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%

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