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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelISOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $26,200
Base Invoice $31,420 $24,480
Navigation system 2,550  
Sport Package 3,695  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system 2,168  
Sport Package 2,956  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 6,245 4,000
Options (change) 5,124 3,575
Destination 715 750
Total Price $42,665 $30,950
Total Invoice $37,259 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,122
Model Year20072011
ModelISOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,665$30,950
Adjustments for Features-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$30,950
Total Invoice$37,259$28,805
Adjustments for Features-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,927$28,805

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072011
ModelISOptima
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,805$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072011
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.0 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested115041%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

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