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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $28,380
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
F Sport Package 3,115 3,620  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,225 3,225  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
F Sport Package 2,866 3,330  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,975 2,975  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 7,940 8,445 3,350
Options (change) 7,313 7,777 3,018
Destination 910 910 895
Total Price $44,950 $48,970 $34,745
Total Invoice $41,796 $45,528 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,511
Model Year201420142018
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,950$48,970$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$48,270$32,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0
Total Invoice$41,796$45,528$32,293
Adjustments for Features0-651-2,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,796$44,877$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142018
ModelISISOptima
Trim250350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $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
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,505$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-2,008

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%

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