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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $48,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $44,662

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $72,520
Base Invoice $19,255 $66,717
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Options (change) 3,470 0
Options (change) 3,100 0
Destination 675 975
Total Price $24,835 $73,495
Total Invoice $23,030 $67,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,960
Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4386hp 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$24,835$73,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$68,390
Total Invoice$23,030$67,692
Adjustments for Features0-4,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$62,990

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092017
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 app $25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass$0 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,625$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,702

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in116.9 in
Length189.0 in200.0 in
Width71.1 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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