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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: $27,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelOptimaGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimEX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $18,510 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064
Stability control 650            
Premium Package 1,300   0        
Convenience Package 700            
Appearance Package 700            
Rear spoiler 200   395   395    
RWD     0        
Stability control 580            
Premium Package 1,160   0        
Convenience Package 625            
Appearance Package 625            
Rear spoiler 160   250   250    
RWD     0        
Options (change) 3,550 0 395 0 395 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 0 250 0 250 0 0
Destination 675 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $24,120 $54,955 $52,065 $55,785 $65,005 $69,655 $84,915
Total Invoice $22,335 $51,102 $48,372 $51,907 $60,406 $64,799 $79,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,614
Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelOptimaGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimEX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$24,120$54,955$52,065$55,785$65,005$69,655$84,915
Adjustments for Features0-9,340-7,990-9,940-8,580-10,030-10,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$45,615$44,075$45,845$56,425$59,625$74,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0$1,770$12,350$15,550$30,625
Total Invoice$22,335$51,102$48,372$51,907$60,406$64,799$79,039
Adjustments for Features0-8,685-7,423-9,249-7,973-9,331-9,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$42,417$40,949$42,658$52,433$55,468$69,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,468$0$1,709$11,484$14,519$28,582

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelOptimaGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimEX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$12,415$11,065$13,015$11,655$13,105$13,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,340$7,990$9,940$8,580$10,030$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,685-7,423-9,249-7,973-9,331-9,508

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length186.4 in192.1 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 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 trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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