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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: $39,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $36,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX Limited Turbo460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $72,520
Base Invoice $33,140 $66,717
Cargo net 50 65
Comfort Package   1,750
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated steering wheel   150
All Weather Package   100
Cargo net 42 39
Comfort Package   1,611
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated steering wheel   140
All Weather Package   92
Options (change) 50 2,565
Options (change) 42 2,342
Destination 825 975
Total Price $36,375 $76,060
Total Invoice $34,007 $70,034

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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: $38,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,848
Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX Limited Turbo460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,375$76,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$74,780
Total Invoice$34,007$70,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,007$68,855

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaLS
TrimSX Limited Turbo460
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 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,179

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in200.0 in
Width72.1 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,233 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
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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