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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: $35,475

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $30,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $28,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimHybrid EX450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $63,635 $68,680
Base Invoice $29,856 $59,181 $63,824
Technology Package 2,380    
Cargo net 50 65 65
Rear spoiler   395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425 425
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Technology Package 2,212    
Cargo net 42 39 39
Rear spoiler   250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280 280
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430
Options (change) 2,430 1,385 990
Options (change) 2,254 999 749
Destination 850 975 975
Total Price $35,475 $65,995 $70,645
Total Invoice $32,960 $61,155 $65,548

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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: $25,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,766
Model Year201620172017
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimHybrid EX450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 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$35,475$65,995$70,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$61,215$64,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$32,960$61,155$65,548
Adjustments for Features0-4,429-5,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$56,726$59,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,041

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201620172017
ModelOptimaGSGS
TrimHybrid EX450h450h 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$850
Cruise control$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 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats$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$4,325$9,105$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,429-5,781

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162017
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in192.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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