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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: $35,475

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $43,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $39,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelOptimaLSLS
TrimHybrid EX460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $29,856 $66,717 $79,734
Technology Package 2,380    
Cargo net 50 65 65
Comfort Package   2,090  
Blind spot warning system   500  
AWD   2,945 3,000
Technology Package 2,212    
Cargo net 42 39 39
Comfort Package   1,924  
Blind spot warning system   460  
AWD   2,711 2,759
Options (change) 2,430 5,600 3,065
Options (change) 2,254 5,134 2,798
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $35,475 $79,045 $90,570
Total Invoice $32,960 $72,776 $83,457

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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: $38,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,599
Model Year201620152015
ModelOptimaLSLS
TrimHybrid EX460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,475$79,045$90,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$74,465$82,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,850
Total Invoice$32,960$72,776$83,457
Adjustments for Features0-4,217-7,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$68,559$75,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,291

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201620152015
ModelOptimaLSLS
TrimHybrid EX460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Luggage  $0
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$8,655$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,217-7,607

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in200.0 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.5,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

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 second row seats200Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460 Crafted Line

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested107578%

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