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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimEX300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $19,255 $37,971 $44,694
Convenience Package 970    
Premium Package 1,300    
Navigation system 1,200 2,250 2,250
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Convenience Package 865    
Premium Package 1,160    
Navigation system 1,075 1,895 1,895
Sunroof   800 800
Sunshade, rear, power   168 168
Options (change) 3,470 3,460 3,460
Options (change) 3,100 2,863 2,863
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $24,835 $47,305 $55,530
Total Invoice $23,030 $41,529 $48,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,146
Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimEX300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,835$47,305$55,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$44,625$51,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,575
Total Invoice$23,030$41,529$48,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,353-3,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$39,176$44,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,314

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimEX300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$2,525$5,205$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,353-3,762

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length189.0 in190.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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