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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $27,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $23,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $57,450
Base Invoice $24,020 $51,704
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Navigation system   1,665
Rear spoiler   200
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Navigation system   1,423
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 5,350 1,865
Options (change) 4,780 1,583
Destination 750 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $31,800 $58,890
Total Invoice $29,550 $52,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,009
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H292hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG22/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,800$58,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$55,210
Total Invoice$29,550$52,862
Adjustments for Features0-3,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$49,559

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122010
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$4,050$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,303

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in190.0 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.7 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 wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested392561%
Total Not Requested253039%

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 display25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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