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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $14,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $13,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,580 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,013 $24,760
Navigation Package 1,795  
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Navigation Package 1,660  
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Heated steering wheel 416  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 4,835 5,000
Options (change) 4,461 4,465
Destination 925 750
Total Price $46,340 $32,250
Total Invoice $43,399 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,546
Model Year20152011
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$46,340$32,250
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$32,250
Total Invoice$43,399$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,521$29,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,580$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length192.7 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

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