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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $27,865 $33,435
Luxury Package 3,495        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
X-Package 1,394        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Cargo net 59 59 59 50 50
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Sunroof 0 0      
Sport Package   3,805      
Premium Technology Package       4,800  
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Luxury Package 2,796        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
X-Package 1,135        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Cargo net 35 35 35 42 42
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Sunroof 0 0      
Sport Package   3,044      
Premium Technology Package       4,380  
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Options (change) 13,198 12,114 7,954 5,200 400
Options (change) 10,624 9,737 6,447 4,713 333
Destination 765 765 765 850 850
Total Price $44,818 $49,184 $64,719 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $38,540 $42,450 $56,492 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,942
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,818$49,184$64,719$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-425-675-1,970-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,818$48,759$64,044$34,020$35,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,941$19,226$0$1,000
Total Invoice$38,540$42,450$56,492$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-367-589-1,830-2,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,540$42,083$55,903$31,598$32,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,543$17,363$0$913

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$6,005$6,255$7,550$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$675$1,970$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-589-1,830-2,107

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.4 in
Length180.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 plates200No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 plates200No
Total Requested147553%
Total Not Requested132547%
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 F

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
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145029%
Total Not Requested355071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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