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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $19,895
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Rear spoiler 319   200
Heated front seats   640  
Premium Package   1,030 1,300
Sunshade, rear, power   210  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Bodyside moldings 130 130  
Rear spoiler 209   160
Heated front seats   589  
Premium Package   948 1,160
Sunshade, rear, power   192  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Options (change) 518 2,079 3,550
Options (change) 339 1,859 3,150
Destination 995 995 675
Total Price $40,413 $44,894 $24,120
Total Invoice $37,772 $42,025 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,881
Model Year201820182008
ModelESESOptima
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H162hp 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$40,413$44,894$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,805-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,608$39,939$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,331$0
Total Invoice$37,772$42,025$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,556-4,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,216$37,387$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,171$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,555$8,705$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,556-4,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
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 300h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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