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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,820 $30,990
Base Invoice $39,171 $28,752
Ultra Luxury Package 7,980  
Cargo mat 105 95
Cargo net 65 50
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Ultra Luxury Package 7,350  
Cargo mat 65 78
Cargo net 39 42
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 8,150 5,495
Options (change) 7,454 5,029
Destination 995 895
Total Price $50,965 $37,380
Total Invoice $47,620 $34,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,491
Model Year20182018
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$50,965$37,380
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,410$37,380
Total Invoice$47,620$34,676
Adjustments for Features-1,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,167$34,676

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,755$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length192.7 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested335067%
Total Not Requested165033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested372562%
Total Not Requested225038%

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