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Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $18,510
Sunroof 0 0  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Sunroof 0 0  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 0 0 1,950
Options (change) 0 0 1,740
Destination 715 715 675
Total Price $30,970 $36,420 $22,520
Total Invoice $27,338 $32,135 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,342
Model Year200720072008
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$30,970$36,420$22,520
Adjustments for Features-80-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$35,390$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$27,338$32,135$20,925
Adjustments for Features-71-9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,267$31,226$20,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,959$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072008
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,530$2,480$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-9090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.1 in
Length180.1 in186.4 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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