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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $5,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $2,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $35,500
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $33,140
X-Package 1,394 1,394  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Sunroof 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Rear spoiler 355 355  
Cargo net 59 59 50
Satellite radio 486 486  
X-Package 1,135 1,135  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Sunroof 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Rear spoiler 246 246  
Cargo net 35 35 42
Satellite radio 389 389  
Options (change) 10,279 10,279 50
Options (change) 8,303 8,303 42
Destination 765 765 825
Total Price $41,899 $47,349 $36,375
Total Invoice $36,219 $41,016 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,563
Model Year200820082015
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,899$47,349$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,899$46,399$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,219$41,016$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-823-1,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,219$40,193$32,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,974$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082015
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,105$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-1,351

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,238 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 250

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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