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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelISOptimaOptima
TrimFSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $57,009 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Cargo net 64 50 50
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo mat 73    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Cargo net 39 42 42
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Cargo mat 44    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 6,062 5,200 400
Options (change) 5,542 4,713 333
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $68,237 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $63,426 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,806
Model Year201220162016
ModelISOptimaOptima
TrimFSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$68,237$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-870-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,237$35,120$36,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$63,426$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-808-1,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,426$32,620$33,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220162016
ModelISOptimaOptima
TrimFSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,280$7,150$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-808-1,086

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
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%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested135027%
Total Not Requested365073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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