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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $37,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $31,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelSCOptimaOptima
Trim430EX TurboSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $57,728 $23,080 $24,480
Rear spoiler 440    
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,150 2,000
Rear spoiler 352    
Technology Package   1,785 1,785
Premium Package   1,920 1,790
Options (change) 440 4,150 4,000
Options (change) 352 3,705 3,575
Destination 765 750 750
Total Price $67,560 $29,600 $30,950
Total Invoice $58,845 $27,535 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,014
Model Year200820112011
ModelSCOptimaOptima
Trim430EX TurboSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$67,560$29,600$30,950
Adjustments for Features-6,0800-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,480$29,600$30,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$58,845$27,535$28,805
Adjustments for Features-5,2960-721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,549$27,535$28,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$549

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820112011
ModelSCOptimaOptima
Trim430EX TurboSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
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  
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,380$6,300$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,080$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2960-721

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelSCOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length178.5 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height53.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

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