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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: $35,375

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $14,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,867

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,820 $32,150
Base Invoice $39,171 $29,815
Luxury Package 3,695  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615  
Cargo net 65 50
Heated steering wheel 150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Technology Package   2,350
Luxury Package 3,397  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413  
Cargo net 39 42
Heated steering wheel 139  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Technology Package   2,185
Options (change) 6,904 2,400
Options (change) 6,238 2,227
Destination 995 825
Total Price $49,719 $35,375
Total Invoice $46,404 $32,867

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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: $10,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,219
Model Year20182015
ModelESOptima
Trim300hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$49,719$35,375
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,164$35,375
Total Invoice$46,404$32,867
Adjustments for Features-3,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,086$32,867

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
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 
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 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
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$7,805$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
ModelESOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length192.7 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.3 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

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