Lexus HS Lexus HS 2012 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,428

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelHSHSOptima
Trim250h250h PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $39,800 $19,100
Base Invoice $33,698 $36,218 $17,605
Rear spoiler 200 200 220
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Rear spoiler 172 172 169
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 200 200 2,475
Options (change) 172 172 2,122
Destination 875 875 590
Total Price $38,105 $40,875 $22,165
Total Invoice $34,745 $37,265 $20,317

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus HS dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,962
Model Year201220122006
ModelHSHSOptima
Trim250h250h PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$38,105$40,875$22,165
Adjustments for Features-2,705-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,400$36,520$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$34,745$37,265$20,317
Adjustments for Features-2,466-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,279$33,295$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122006
ModelHSHSOptima
Trim250h250h PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
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$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,980$6,630$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,466-3,9700

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelHSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in185.8 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height59.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft313.6 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima specs.

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.