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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $38,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelSCOptima
Trim430SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $30,500
Base Invoice $60,880 $28,380
Preferred Accessory Package 210  
Rear spoiler 440  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Preferred Accessory Package 124  
Rear spoiler 352  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 650 400
Options (change) 476 333
Destination 875 895
Total Price $69,930 $31,795
Total Invoice $62,231 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,925
Model Year20102018
ModelSCOptima
Trim430SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$69,930$31,795
Adjustments for Features-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,775$31,795
Total Invoice$62,231$29,608
Adjustments for Features-3,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,533$29,608

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelSCOptima
Trim430SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Navigation system$600 
Power antenna$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,730$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
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%

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