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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $51,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $47,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaLSLS
TrimEX460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $17,605 $66,717 $79,734
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 2,255 0 0
Options (change) 1,953 0 0
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $21,945 $73,445 $87,505
Total Invoice $20,148 $67,642 $80,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,881
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaLSLS
TrimEX460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$21,945$73,445$87,505
Adjustments for Features0-7,180-11,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$66,265$75,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,435
Total Invoice$20,148$67,642$80,659
Adjustments for Features0-6,613-10,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$61,029$69,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,749

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaLSLS
TrimEX460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Luggage  $0
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$9,255$13,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,180$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,613-10,881

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length185.8 in200.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height55.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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