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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $19,620 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 1,200 1,165 1,165 1,665
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210  
Premium Package 1,960      
Navigation system 1,075 1,068 1,068 1,523
Sunshade, rear, power   180 180  
Options (change) 3,400 1,375 1,375 1,665
Options (change) 3,035 1,248 1,248 1,523
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $25,090 $49,150 $57,620 $61,490
Total Invoice $23,350 $44,333 $51,402 $55,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,528
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelOptimaGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$25,090$49,150$57,620$61,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-5,680-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$45,320$51,940$55,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$9,990
Total Invoice$23,350$44,333$51,402$55,454
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-5,067-5,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$40,878$46,335$49,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,457$9,003

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2010201120112011
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$200$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 audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
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 
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$2,375$6,205$8,055$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830$5,680$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,455-5,067-5,573

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20102011
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.3,796 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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