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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $29,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $21,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX Limited Turbo430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $56,525
Base Invoice $33,140 $49,176
Cargo net 50 59
Modern Luxury Package   4,980
Polished alloy wheels   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   486
Cargo net 42 35
Modern Luxury Package   4,040
Polished alloy wheels   850
Proximity key   800
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 50 8,225
Options (change) 42 6,114
Destination 825 695
Total Price $36,375 $65,445
Total Invoice $34,007 $55,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,730
Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX Limited Turbo430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4278hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,375$65,445
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$65,155
Total Invoice$34,007$55,985
Adjustments for Features0-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,007$55,737

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX Limited Turbo430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in115.2 in
Length190.7 in197.4 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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