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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $31,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $29,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $61,330
Base Invoice $24,760 $57,037
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Navigation system   1,735
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Navigation system   1,603
Options (change) 5,000 1,735
Options (change) 4,465 1,603
Destination 750 925
Total Price $32,250 $63,990
Total Invoice $29,975 $59,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,956
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,250$63,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$61,160
Total Invoice$29,975$59,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$56,931

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,190 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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