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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $30,500
Base Invoice $34,400 $28,380
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 9,600 3,350
Options (change) 8,840 3,018
Destination 875 895
Total Price $47,200 $34,745
Total Invoice $44,115 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,040
Model Year20122018
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$47,200$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$33,435
Total Invoice$44,115$32,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$31,075

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelESOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,218

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested97532%
Total Not Requested210068%

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