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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $42,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $36,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $65,380
Base Invoice $18,510 $58,186
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Options (change) 3,350 0
Options (change) 2,990 0
Destination 675 875
Total Price $23,920 $66,255
Total Invoice $22,175 $59,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,514
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,920$66,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$61,350
Total Invoice$22,175$59,061
Adjustments for Features0-4,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$54,689

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$2,400$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,372

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in116.9 in
Length186.4 in198.0 in
Width71.1 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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