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Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $42,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $35,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelSCOptima
Trim430EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $20,995
Base Invoice $57,728 $19,620
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 0 3,400
Options (change) 0 3,035
Destination 765 695
Total Price $67,120 $25,090
Total Invoice $58,493 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,472
Model Year20082010
ModelSCOptima
Trim430EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$67,120$25,090
Adjustments for Features-7,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,465$25,090
Total Invoice$58,493$23,350
Adjustments for Features-6,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,822$23,350

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelSCOptima
Trim430EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$11,930$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6710

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelSCOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length178.5 in189.0 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height53.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40016%
Total Not Requested210084%

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