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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: $34,345

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $36,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,907

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $31,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $67,130
Base Invoice $29,670 $59,746
Cargo net 50 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Luxury Value Edition   965
AWD   2,305
Cargo net 42 38
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Luxury Value Edition   878
AWD   2,051
Options (change) 1,550 3,334
Options (change) 1,437 2,967
Destination 800 875
Total Price $34,345 $71,339
Total Invoice $31,907 $63,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,047
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H357hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,345$71,339
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$68,384
Total Invoice$31,907$63,588
Adjustments for Features0-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,907$60,954

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
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 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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$4,950$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in198.0 in
Width72.1 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS specs.

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%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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