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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $10,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $6,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelISOptimaOptima
Trim350SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $31,420 $25,920 $33,140
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Sunroof 0    
X-Package 1,455    
Navigation system 2,550    
Luxury Package 3,495    
Cargo net 59 50 50
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Sunroof 0    
X-Package 1,164    
Navigation system 2,168    
Luxury Package 2,796    
Cargo net 35 42 42
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 8,059 5,750 50
Options (change) 6,563 5,332 42
Destination 715 825 825
Total Price $44,479 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $38,698 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,780
Model Year200720152015
ModelISOptimaOptima
Trim350SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,479$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-170-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,479$34,105$35,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$38,698$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-159-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,698$31,918$33,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720152015
ModelISOptimaOptima
Trim350SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,325$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-159-720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072015
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.0 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 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

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested217566%

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