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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $63,600 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $59,148 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,490 1,400  
Premium Package       2,950  
Navigation system 1,927 1,927 2,300 1,250  
Premium Package       2,635  
Options (change) 2,085 2,085 2,490 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,927 1,927 2,300 3,885 0
Destination 910 910 910 800 800
Total Price $39,095 $42,610 $67,000 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $36,410 $39,678 $62,358 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,215
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8194, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,095$42,610$67,000$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,275-570-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,095$42,410$64,725$31,380$31,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$25,630$0$445
Total Invoice$36,410$39,678$62,358$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,117-530-857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,410$39,492$60,241$29,195$29,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$23,831$0$303

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelISISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350FSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive, small    $5
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,780$4,980$7,055$5,350$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,275$570$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,117-530-857

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142013
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length183.7 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%

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 seats200No
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested253083%

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