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Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelGSGSOptima
Trim300430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $20,690
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $19,255
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,200
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,075
Sunroof 800 800  
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168  
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,460 3,460 3,470
Options (change) 2,863 2,863 3,100
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $47,305 $55,530 $24,835
Total Invoice $41,529 $48,252 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,146
Model Year200620062009
ModelGSGSOptima
Trim300430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$47,305$55,530$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2,680-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,625$51,200$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0
Total Invoice$41,529$48,252$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2,353-3,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,176$44,490$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,314$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062009
ModelGSGSOptima
Trim300430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,855$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,353-3,7620

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelGSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length190.0 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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