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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelISISISOptima
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $19,895
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $18,510
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 200
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 160
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 389 389 389 3,550
Options (change) 259 259 259 3,150
Destination 975 975 975 675
Total Price $39,189 $41,564 $42,734 $24,120
Total Invoice $36,412 $38,620 $39,708 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,913
Model Year2017201720172008
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$39,189$41,564$42,734$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,405-5,105-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,784$36,459$39,329$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$36,412$38,620$39,708$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,164-4,743-3,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,248$33,877$36,544$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201720172008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation app$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
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$6,455$8,155$6,455$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$5,105$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,164-4,743-3,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172008
ModelISOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length184.3 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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