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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $25,023 $33,481
F Sport Package 3,115 3,620    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,225 3,225    
All Weather Package 360 360    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
SX Base Package     3,085  
Technology Package     4,800  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
F Sport Package 2,866 3,330    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,975 2,975    
All Weather Package 332 332    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
SX Base Package     2,842  
Technology Package     4,380  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 8,300 8,805 8,235 350
Options (change) 7,645 8,109 7,513 291
Destination 910 910 895 895
Total Price $45,310 $49,330 $35,985 $37,335
Total Invoice $42,128 $45,860 $33,431 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,936
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,310$49,330$35,985$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,410-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,310$48,630$33,575$34,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0$475
Total Invoice$42,128$45,860$33,431$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-651-2,239-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,128$45,209$31,192$31,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$425

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelISISOptimaOptima
Trim250350SXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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, high-speed or partial  $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,655$7,365$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,410$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-2,239-3,050

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142017
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length183.7 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170033%
Total Not Requested345067%

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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