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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: $7,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $25,920 $33,140
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
Cargo net 64 64 64 50 50
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Premium Package       3,300  
Technology Package       2,400  
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,471 3,471 3,489    
Cargo net 39 39 39 42 42
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430    
Xenon HID headlights 753        
Premium Package       3,060  
Technology Package       2,230  
Options (change) 7,784 6,909 4,489 5,750 50
Options (change) 6,791 6,038 3,958 5,332 42
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $41,954 $47,504 $66,024 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $37,632 $42,661 $59,427 $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: $9,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,837
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,954$47,504$66,024$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,175-1,370-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,954$46,504$63,849$32,905$33,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,895$0$750
Total Invoice$37,632$42,661$59,427$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-898-1,958-1,282-2,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,632$41,763$57,469$30,795$31,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,131$19,837$0$669

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $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$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $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
Headlight washers $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,280$6,455$5,650$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,175$1,370$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-898-1,958-1,282-2,543

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested237573%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

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