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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: $32,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $30,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $63,080 $68,760
Base Invoice $24,020 $58,666 $63,891
Premium Technology Package 5,350    
Premium Technology Package 4,780    
Options (change) 5,350 0 0
Options (change) 4,780 0 0
Destination 750 950 950
Total Price $31,800 $64,030 $69,710
Total Invoice $29,550 $59,616 $64,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,222
Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG29/34 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,800$64,030$69,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$60,975$62,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,880
Total Invoice$29,550$59,616$64,841
Adjustments for Features0-2,844-6,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$56,772$58,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,693

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,525$7,580$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,844-6,376

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in192.1 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,112 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 ft316.2 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
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 radio50Yes
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 Requested407563%
Total Not Requested238037%

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