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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $27,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $17,605 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220      
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169      
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0
Destination 590 925 925 925
Total Price $21,790 $49,525 $62,255 $57,195
Total Invoice $20,029 $46,123 $57,962 $53,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,725
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionT4T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$21,790$49,525$62,255$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,765-7,230-10,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$43,760$55,025$47,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,265$3,270
Total Invoice$20,029$46,123$57,962$53,317
Adjustments for Features0-5,369-6,731-9,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$40,754$51,231$43,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,477$3,087

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Luggage   $0
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
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$200$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 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,840$9,305$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,765$7,230$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,369-6,731-9,476

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length185.8 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 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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