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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelESESOptimaOptima
Trim350300hEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $19,620 $20,370
Navigation Package 1,495 1,495    
Premier Package 1,980      
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Premium Package   1,030 2,200 2,000
Heated front seats   640    
Navigation system     1,200 1,200
Navigation Package 1,384 1,384    
Premier Package 1,863      
Bodyside moldings 130 130    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Premium Package   948 1,960 1,790
Heated front seats   589    
Navigation system     1,075 1,075
Options (change) 3,884 3,574 3,400 3,200
Options (change) 3,569 3,243 3,035 2,865
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $43,779 $46,389 $25,090 $25,870
Total Invoice $41,002 $43,409 $23,350 $23,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,450
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelESESOptimaOptima
Trim350300hEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$43,779$46,389$25,090$25,870
Adjustments for Features-5,605-5,230-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,174$41,159$25,040$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,985$0$830
Total Invoice$41,002$43,409$23,350$23,930
Adjustments for Features-5,249-4,894-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,753$38,515$23,303$23,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,762$0$627

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelESESOptimaOptima
Trim350300hEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
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   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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  
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$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,680$8,305$3,125$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$5,230$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,249-4,894-470

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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