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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelISISISOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $19,895
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $18,510
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,990
Destination 950 950 950 675
Total Price $38,275 $40,650 $41,820 $23,920
Total Invoice $35,663 $37,871 $38,959 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,993
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelISISISOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$38,275$40,650$41,820$23,920
Adjustments for Features-1,605-3,305-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$37,345$40,215$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$35,663$37,871$38,959$22,175
Adjustments for Features-1,495-3,079-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,168$34,792$37,464$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$624$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelISISISOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
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
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$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,505$6,205$4,505$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$3,305$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,495-3,079-1,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length183.7 in186.4 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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