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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $31,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $24,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelSCOptima
Trim430SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $35,500
Base Invoice $57,728 $33,140
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Rear spoiler 440  
Cargo net   50
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 637 50
Options (change) 469 42
Destination 765 825
Total Price $67,757 $36,375
Total Invoice $58,962 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,632
Model Year20082015
ModelSCOptima
Trim430SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,757$36,375
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,087$36,375
Total Invoice$58,962$34,007
Adjustments for Features-2,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,639$34,007

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelSCOptima
Trim430SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,145$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3230

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelSCOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length178.5 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height53.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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