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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $8,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $7,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $25,920 $33,140
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,225 3,225    
All Weather Package 360 360    
225/40YR18 935 935    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package     2,400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,975 2,975    
All Weather Package 332 332    
225/40YR18 859 859    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Premium Package     3,060  
Technology Package     2,230  
Options (change) 5,620 5,620 5,700 0
Options (change) 5,178 5,178 5,290 0
Destination 910 910 825 825
Total Price $42,630 $46,145 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $39,661 $42,929 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,464
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,630$46,145$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-200-895-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,630$45,945$33,330$34,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$750
Total Invoice$39,661$42,929$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-186-838-2,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,661$42,743$31,197$31,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0$669

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,480$4,680$5,375$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$895$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-838-2,099

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length183.7 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested77524%
Total Not Requested250076%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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