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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: $18,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $39,500 $20,995
Base Invoice $34,300 $37,000 $19,620
Luxury Package 1,370 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565 565  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Navigation Package 2,625 2,625  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Premium Package     2,200
Navigation system     1,200
Luxury Package 1,260 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521 521  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Navigation Package 2,423 2,423  
Bodyside moldings 131 131  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Premium Package     1,960
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 5,924 5,924 3,400
Options (change) 5,407 5,407 3,035
Destination 910 910 695
Total Price $43,454 $46,334 $25,090
Total Invoice $40,617 $43,317 $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: $13,959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,150
Model Year201420142010
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H175hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$43,454$46,334$25,090
Adjustments for Features-4,405-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,049$41,604$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0
Total Invoice$40,617$43,317$23,350
Adjustments for Features-4,117-4,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,500$38,895$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142010
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,930$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,117-4,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142010
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length192.7 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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

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