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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: $35,045

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $26,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,557

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $23,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $58,950
Base Invoice $29,670 $53,056
Technology Package 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Cargo net 50 59
Navigation system   1,665
Rear spoiler   200
Technology Package 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Cargo net 42 35
Navigation system   1,523
Rear spoiler   172
Options (change) 2,250 1,924
Options (change) 2,087 1,730
Destination 800 875
Total Price $35,045 $61,749
Total Invoice $32,557 $55,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,823
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H292hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG22/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$35,045$61,749
Adjustments for Features0-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,045$59,219
Total Invoice$32,557$55,661
Adjustments for Features0-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,557$53,380

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Floor mats $75
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$4,925$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,281

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in190.0 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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