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Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $34,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $31,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $68,680
Base Invoice $28,752 $63,824
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo mat 95 105
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   1,160
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 39
Cargo mat 78 62
Obstacle detection, rear   430
LED headlights   1,067
Options (change) 5,495 1,830
Options (change) 5,029 1,598
Destination 895 975
Total Price $37,380 $71,485
Total Invoice $34,676 $66,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,256
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$37,380$71,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$67,755
Total Invoice$34,676$66,397
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$62,932

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,465

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in192.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested430072%
Total Not Requested167528%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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