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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $6,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $26,500
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $24,760
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 3,729 2,854 2,485 5,000
Options (change) 3,352 2,545 2,295 4,465
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $38,399 $43,949 $64,660 $32,250
Total Invoice $35,657 $40,823 $60,179 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,677
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$38,399$43,949$64,660$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,550-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,399$42,949$62,110$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,711$0
Total Invoice$35,657$40,823$60,179$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-929-2,373-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,657$39,894$57,806$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,237$22,149$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Headlight washers $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$3,180$4,180$5,730$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,550$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-2,373-995

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.0 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

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