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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: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelISOptima
TrimFSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $30,500
Base Invoice $54,594 $28,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 64 50
Cargo mat 73  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Cargo net 39 42
Cargo mat 44  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 6,062 3,400
Options (change) 5,292 3,060
Destination 875 895
Total Price $67,597 $34,795
Total Invoice $60,761 $32,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,513
Model Year20112018
ModelISOptima
TrimFSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$67,597$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,597$33,625
Total Invoice$60,761$32,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,761$31,248

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelISOptima
TrimFSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,255$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,087

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

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