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Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $17,605
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 0 0 2,255
Options (change) 0 0 1,953
Destination 590 590 590
Total Price $30,580 $36,030 $21,945
Total Invoice $26,979 $31,776 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,525
Model Year200620062006
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$30,580$36,030$21,945
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$33,500$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$26,979$31,776$20,148
Adjustments for Features-1,306-2,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,673$29,545$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,872$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,330$4,380$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,306-2,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in185.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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