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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelHSHSOptima
Trim250h250h PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $39,800 $20,690
Base Invoice $33,698 $36,218 $19,255
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125  
Rearview camera 350 350  
Heated front seats 440    
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
Navigation Package 1,942 1,942  
Rearview camera 302 302  
Heated front seats 378    
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 2,915 2,475 3,470
Options (change) 2,622 2,244 3,100
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $40,820 $43,150 $24,835
Total Invoice $37,195 $39,337 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,816
Model Year201220122009
ModelHSHSOptima
Trim250h250h PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$40,820$43,150$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$40,220$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$37,195$39,337$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,349-2,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,846$36,666$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122009
ModelHSHSOptima
Trim250h250h PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$3,955$5,405$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,349-2,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelHSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length184.8 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

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
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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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