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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $17,605 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220 200 200 200
CD changer, remote 375      
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169 160 160 160
CD changer, remote 288      
Options (change) 2,475 200 200 200
Options (change) 2,122 160 160 160
Destination 590 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $22,165 $45,875 $54,345 $56,125
Total Invoice $20,317 $40,901 $47,906 $49,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,478
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,165$45,875$54,345$56,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-6,455-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$41,270$47,890$48,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$7,500
Total Invoice$20,317$40,901$47,906$49,881
Adjustments for Features0-4,106-5,690-6,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$36,795$42,216$43,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,421$6,549

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,705$8,555$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$6,455$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,106-5,690-6,537

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length185.8 in190.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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