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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: $26,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $19,255 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Premium Package 1,300 1,400    
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200 0 1,735  
Premium Package 1,160 1,288    
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075 0 1,603  
Options (change) 3,470 1,400 1,735 0
Options (change) 3,100 1,288 1,603 0
Destination 675 925 925 925
Total Price $24,835 $50,925 $63,990 $57,195
Total Invoice $23,030 $47,411 $59,565 $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: $21,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,828
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$24,835$50,925$63,990$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-5,530-7,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$46,035$58,460$49,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,425$3,395
Total Invoice$23,030$47,411$59,565$53,317
Adjustments for Features0-4,553-5,148-7,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$42,858$54,417$46,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,559$3,220

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
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 nav and audio $100$100$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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
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$2,300$7,190$7,830$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890$5,530$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,553-5,148-7,239

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length189.0 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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