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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelGSGSGSOptima
Trim350460450hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $19,895
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $18,510
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 160
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 410 410 200 3,550
Options (change) 352 352 172 3,150
Destination 875 875 875 675
Total Price $48,185 $56,655 $60,025 $24,120
Total Invoice $43,437 $50,506 $54,103 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,875
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelGSGSGSOptima
Trim350460450hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H162hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$48,185$56,655$60,025$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,580-5,430-6,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$51,225$53,920$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,315$0
Total Invoice$43,437$50,506$54,103$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,227-4,841-5,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,210$45,665$48,600$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$8,390$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112008
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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$5,930$7,780$8,455$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$5,430$6,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-4,841-5,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelGSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length190.0 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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