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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $29,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $25,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,950 $26,500
Base Invoice $53,056 $24,760
Navigation system 1,665  
Rear spoiler 200  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Navigation system 1,523  
Rear spoiler 172  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 1,865 5,000
Options (change) 1,695 4,465
Destination 875 750
Total Price $61,690 $32,250
Total Invoice $55,626 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,197
Model Year20112011
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/25 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$61,690$32,250
Adjustments for Features-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,860$32,250
Total Invoice$55,626$29,975
Adjustments for Features-3,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,172$29,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
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$7,680$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelGSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length190.0 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested340058%
Total Not Requested245042%

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