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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: $35,375

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $38,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,867

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $35,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,150 $67,630
Base Invoice $29,815 $62,219
Technology Package 2,350  
Cargo net 50 64
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
AWD   2,305
Technology Package 2,185  
Cargo net 42 38
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
AWD   2,120
Options (change) 2,400 5,369
Options (change) 2,227 4,919
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,375 $73,874
Total Invoice $32,867 $68,013

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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: $34,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,459
Model Year20152012
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$35,375$73,874
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$69,869
Total Invoice$32,867$68,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,867$64,326

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152012
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 
Power door closers $300
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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$4,750$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,687

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested107556%

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