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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $19,100
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $17,605
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  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Rear spoiler 319   220
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
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  
Bodyside moldings 131 131  
Rear spoiler 209   169
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 3,713 3,394 2,100
Options (change) 3,277 3,068 1,834
Destination 975 975 590
Total Price $43,588 $46,189 $21,790
Total Invoice $40,690 $43,214 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,768
Model Year201720172006
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$43,588$46,189$21,790
Adjustments for Features-8,455-8,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,133$37,609$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$0
Total Invoice$40,690$43,214$20,029
Adjustments for Features-7,893-8,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,797$35,187$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,390$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172006
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
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$10,280$10,405$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,455$8,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,893-8,0270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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