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Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $11,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHSOptima
Trim250h PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $25,700
Base Invoice $36,218 $24,020
Navigation Package 2,125  
Rearview camera 350  
Rear spoiler 200  
LED headlights 1,805  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Navigation Package 1,942  
Rearview camera 302  
Rear spoiler 172  
LED headlights 1,552  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 4,480 5,350
Options (change) 3,968 4,780
Destination 875 750
Total Price $45,155 $31,800
Total Invoice $41,061 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,983
Model Year20122012
ModelHSOptima
Trim250h PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/34 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,155$31,800
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$31,800
Total Invoice$41,061$29,550
Adjustments for Features-1,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,533$29,550

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelHSOptima
Trim250h PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,205$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelHSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length184.8 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height59.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested372558%
Total Not Requested273042%

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