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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $18,510 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210  
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 160
Sunshade, rear, power   168 168  
Options (change) 3,550 410 410 200
Options (change) 3,150 328 328 160
Destination 675 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $24,120 $46,085 $54,555 $56,125
Total Invoice $22,335 $41,069 $48,074 $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: $18,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,900
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,120$46,085$54,555$56,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-5,030-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$42,905$49,525$50,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$7,515
Total Invoice$22,335$41,069$48,074$49,881
Adjustments for Features0-2,834-4,432-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$38,235$43,642$44,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,407$6,576

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette 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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$2,350$5,530$7,380$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$5,030$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,834-4,432-5,070

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length186.4 in190.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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