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Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $40,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $72,520
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $66,717
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000  
Cargo mat 95 95   105
Cargo net 50 50 50 65
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Pre-Collision System       1,500
Blind spot warning system       500
Comfort Package       1,750
Heated steering wheel       150
All Weather Package       100
LED headlights       1,450
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727  
Cargo mat 78 78   65
Cargo net 42 42 42 39
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Pre-Collision System       1,380
Blind spot warning system       460
Comfort Package       1,611
Heated steering wheel       140
All Weather Package       92
LED headlights       1,336
Options (change) 5,495 5,745 3,400 5,620
Options (change) 5,029 5,242 3,060 5,123
Destination 895 895 895 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $37,380 $36,931 $34,795 $79,115
Total Invoice $34,676 $33,961 $32,335 $72,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,192
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,380$36,931$34,795$79,115
Adjustments for Features-3000-525-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$36,931$34,270$77,185
Cost Above Minimum$2,810$2,661$0$0
Total Invoice$34,676$33,961$32,335$72,815
Adjustments for Features-2780-488-1,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,398$33,961$31,847$71,039
Cost Above Minimum$2,551$2,114$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Self-repairing paint   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,125$5,650$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$525$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-488-1,776

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in200.0 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested360060%
Total Not Requested237540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested345059%
Total Not Requested237541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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