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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $26,800
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $25,040
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,400
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Premium Package       2,950
Limited Package       3,350
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 1,250
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245    
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Premium Package       2,635
Limited Package       3,250
Options (change) 5,780 4,905 2,485 7,700
Options (change) 5,329 4,522 2,295 7,135
Destination 875 875 875 800
Total Price $40,450 $46,000 $64,660 $35,300
Total Invoice $37,634 $42,800 $60,179 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,616
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8274hp I4
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$40,450$46,000$64,660$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,175-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,450$45,000$62,485$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$22,035$0
Total Invoice$37,634$42,800$60,179$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-930-2,024-1,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,634$41,870$58,155$31,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$20,521$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FSX
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 
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 
911 assist   $25
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,680$4,680$5,855$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,175$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-2,024-1,957

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
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.3,224 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%
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%

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%
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%

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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested238079%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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