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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $39,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $33,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $63,825
Base Invoice $24,760 $56,803
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
AWD   3,525
Navigation system   3,115
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
AWD   3,104
Navigation system   2,602
Options (change) 5,000 6,640
Options (change) 4,465 5,706
Destination 750 875
Total Price $32,250 $71,340
Total Invoice $29,975 $63,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,362
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H357hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,250$71,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$67,910
Total Invoice$29,975$63,384
Adjustments for Features0-3,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$60,337

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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, driver 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$4,250$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,047

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in198.0 in
Width72.1 in73.8 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested265045%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

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