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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelGSGSGSOptima
Trim350460450hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $19,100
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $17,605
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 220
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 169
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 200 200 200 2,475
Options (change) 172 172 172 2,122
Destination 875 875 875 590
Total Price $47,975 $56,445 $60,025 $22,165
Total Invoice $43,257 $50,326 $54,103 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,450
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelGSGSGSOptima
Trim350460450hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$47,975$56,445$60,025$22,165
Adjustments for Features-4,980-6,830-7,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$49,615$52,295$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,300$0
Total Invoice$43,257$50,326$54,103$20,317
Adjustments for Features-4,490-6,090-6,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,767$44,236$47,136$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,469$8,369$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelGSGSGSOptima
Trim350460450hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$7,130$8,980$9,880$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$6,830$7,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,490-6,090-6,9670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112006
ModelGSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length190.0 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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