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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimEX350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $47,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $18,510 $44,361 $56,200
Premium Package 1,300 1,400  
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Premium Package 1,160 1,288  
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Options (change) 3,350 1,400 0
Options (change) 2,990 1,288 0
Destination 675 910 910
Total Price $23,920 $50,010 $61,340
Total Invoice $22,175 $46,559 $57,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,018
Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimEX350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,920$50,010$61,340
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$45,320$56,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,690
Total Invoice$22,175$46,559$57,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,366-4,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$42,193$52,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,955

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimEX350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$7,290$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,366-4,962

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length186.4 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%

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