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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $63,600 $20,995
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $59,148 $19,620
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,490 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Premium Package       2,200
Navigation system 1,927 1,927 2,300 1,075
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Premium Package       1,960
Options (change) 2,295 2,295 2,490 3,400
Options (change) 2,119 2,119 2,300 3,035
Destination 910 910 910 695
Total Price $39,305 $42,820 $67,000 $25,090
Total Invoice $36,602 $39,870 $62,358 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,292
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8194, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$39,305$42,820$67,000$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,305-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$40,515$62,845$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$25,645$0
Total Invoice$36,602$39,870$62,358$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2,146-3,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,642$37,724$58,491$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$23,849$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420142010
ModelISISISOptima
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,430$5,630$7,480$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,305$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,960-2,146-3,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142010
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length183.7 in189.0 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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