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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $40,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $36,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $72,520
Base Invoice $24,760 $66,717
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Comfort Package   1,750
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Comfort Package   1,611
Options (change) 7,650 1,750
Options (change) 6,822 1,611
Destination 750 975
Total Price $34,900 $75,245
Total Invoice $32,332 $69,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,101
Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,900$75,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$73,215
Total Invoice$32,332$69,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$67,433

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in200.0 in
Width72.1 in73.8 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,233 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 in43.7 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested178059%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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