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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $38,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $33,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelSCOptimaOptima
Trim430SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $60,880 $27,865 $33,435
Preferred Accessory Package 210    
Rear spoiler 440    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Preferred Accessory Package 124    
Rear spoiler 352    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 650 400 400
Options (change) 476 333 333
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $69,930 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $62,231 $29,048 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,505
Model Year201020162016
ModelSCOptimaOptima
Trim430SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$69,930$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features-6,3800-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,550$31,190$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$62,231$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features-5,6780-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,553$29,048$30,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020162016
ModelSCOptimaOptima
Trim430SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
Power antenna$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,505$5,125$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6780-4,595

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102016
ModelSCOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length178.5 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height53.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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