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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $25,738

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $22,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,950 $30,990
Base Invoice $53,056 $28,752
Navigation system 1,665  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo net 59 50
Cargo mat 69 95
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Navigation system 1,523  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Cargo net 35 42
Cargo mat 41 78
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,293 5,495
Options (change) 2,889 5,029
Destination 875 895
Total Price $63,118 $37,380
Total Invoice $56,820 $34,676

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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: $25,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,644
Model Year20112018
ModelGSOptima
Trim450hHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/25 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$63,118$37,380
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,563$37,380
Total Invoice$56,820$34,676
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,320$34,676

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$8,280$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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.3,486 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested185031%
Total Not Requested412569%

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