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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $42,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $39,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelISOptima
TrimFEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $59,148 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 0 2,475
Options (change) 0 2,122
Destination 910 590
Total Price $64,510 $22,165
Total Invoice $60,058 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,849
Model Year20142006
ModelISOptima
TrimFEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19205/60-15
Total Price$64,510$22,165
Adjustments for Features-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,255$22,165
Total Invoice$60,058$20,317
Adjustments for Features-4,8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,166$20,317

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142006
ModelISOptima
TrimFEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,380$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142006
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in185.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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