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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,020 $20,690
Base Invoice $35,688 $38,422 $19,255
Luxury Package 1,670 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
LED headlights 515 515  
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Navigation system     1,200
Luxury Package 1,536 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
LED headlights 473 473  
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416  
Bodyside moldings 131 131  
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 4,924 4,924 3,470
Options (change) 4,484 4,484 3,100
Destination 950 950 675
Total Price $43,974 $46,894 $24,835
Total Invoice $41,122 $43,856 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,458
Model Year201620162009
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$43,974$46,894$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,955-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,019$41,614$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$0
Total Invoice$41,122$43,856$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,634-4,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,488$38,918$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162009
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 app$25$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
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 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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$6,955$7,280$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,634-4,9380

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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