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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $15,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,820 $26,500
Base Invoice $39,171 $24,760
Navigation Package 1,495  
Luxury Package 3,695  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Navigation Package 1,384  
Luxury Package 3,397  
Heated steering wheel 139  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 5,719 5,000
Options (change) 5,170 4,465
Destination 995 750
Total Price $48,534 $32,250
Total Invoice $45,336 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,059
Model Year20182011
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,534$32,250
Adjustments for Features-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,929$32,250
Total Invoice$45,336$29,975
Adjustments for Features-4,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,034$29,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid
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 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,505$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length192.7 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested147551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested370063%
Total Not Requested215037%

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