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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $35,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $27,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $62,900
Base Invoice $28,752 $53,940
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 59
Cargo mat 95 89
Comfort Package   1,290
Navigation system   3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 35
Cargo mat 78 53
Comfort Package   1,032
Navigation system   2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 5,495 8,803
Options (change) 5,029 7,162
Destination 895 765
Total Price $37,380 $72,468
Total Invoice $34,676 $61,867

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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: $35,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,697
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H380hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,380$72,468
Adjustments for Features-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,835$72,468
Total Invoice$34,676$61,867
Adjustments for Features-5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,170$61,867

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaLS
TrimHybrid EX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Total Value of Features$7,450$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in198.0 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,961 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested185031%
Total Not Requested412569%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%

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