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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: $36,035

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaLS
TrimSXSX Limited430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $56,525
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $49,176
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 59
Modern Luxury Package     4,980
Polished alloy wheels     1,700
Proximity key     1,000
Satellite radio     486
Cargo mat     69
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 35
Modern Luxury Package     4,040
Polished alloy wheels     850
Proximity key     800
Satellite radio     389
Cargo mat     41
Options (change) 8,285 400 8,294
Options (change) 7,555 333 6,155
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $36,035 $37,385 $65,514
Total Invoice $33,473 $34,709 $56,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,490
Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaLS
TrimSXSX Limited430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4278hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,035$37,385$65,514
Adjustments for Features-2,085-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,925$65,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$33,473$34,709$56,026
Adjustments for Features-1,937-2,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,536$32,425$56,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$889$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaLS
TrimSXSX Limited430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,575$8,950$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,937-2,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.2 in
Length191.1 in197.4 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120023%
Total Not Requested395077%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

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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