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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $19,395
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $18,045
Rear spoiler 389 389   200
Convenience Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       600
Sunroof       800
Rear spoiler 268 268   160
Convenience Package       625
Leather seating surfaces       535
Sunroof       715
Options (change) 389 389 0 2,300
Options (change) 268 268 0 2,035
Destination 875 875 875 640
Total Price $34,559 $40,984 $61,535 $22,335
Total Invoice $31,109 $36,891 $55,469 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,439
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/60-16
Total Price$34,559$40,984$61,535$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,055-2,705-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,504$38,279$57,355$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,851$0
Total Invoice$31,109$36,891$55,469$20,720
Adjustments for Features-950-2,435-3,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,159$34,456$51,701$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,297$21,542$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112007
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,955$6,430$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$2,705$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-2,435-3,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112007
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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