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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: $35,475

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $22,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $18,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,800 $32,195
Base Invoice $49,104 $29,856
Navigation system 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 50
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Technology Package   2,380
Navigation system 1,275  
Rear spoiler 160  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 42
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Technology Package   2,212
Options (change) 3,145 2,430
Options (change) 2,619 2,254
Destination 765 850
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $58,410 $35,475
Total Invoice $51,188 $32,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,011
Model Year20082016
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/25 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$58,410$35,475
Adjustments for Features-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,880$35,475
Total Invoice$51,188$32,960
Adjustments for Features-2,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,971$32,960

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$7,405$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelGSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length190.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

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