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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152007
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $19,395
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $18,045
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  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Rear spoiler 319   200
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Sunroof     800
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  
Bodyside moldings 131 131  
Rear spoiler 209   160
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 3,618 3,299 2,300
Options (change) 3,193 2,984 2,035
Destination 925 925 640
Total Price $42,243 $44,804 $22,335
Total Invoice $39,432 $41,922 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,923
Model Year201520152007
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H161hp 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)215/55-17215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$42,243$44,804$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,130-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,113$39,549$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,436$0
Total Invoice$39,432$41,922$20,720
Adjustments for Features-4,789-4,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,643$37,005$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,362$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152007
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 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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$7,255$7,380$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,789-4,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152007
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length192.7 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%

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