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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $50,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $46,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $72,140
Base Invoice $18,510 $66,368
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Options (change) 1,950 0
Options (change) 1,740 0
Destination 675 910
Total Price $22,520 $73,050
Total Invoice $20,925 $67,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,500
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$22,520$73,050
Adjustments for Features0-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$66,695
Total Invoice$20,925$67,278
Adjustments for Features0-5,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$61,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082014
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 recliner, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,050$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,853

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in116.9 in
Length186.4 in200.0 in
Width71.1 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,234 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%

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