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Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $35,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $29,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelLSOptima
Trim430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $19,100
Base Invoice $49,176 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 0 2,255
Options (change) 0 1,953
Destination 695 590
Total Price $57,220 $21,945
Total Invoice $49,871 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,330
Model Year20062006
ModelLSOptima
Trim430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$57,220$21,945
Adjustments for Features-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,180$21,945
Total Invoice$49,871$20,148
Adjustments for Features-4,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,478$20,148

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelLSOptima
Trim430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,065$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3930

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in106.3 in
Length197.4 in185.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS 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%

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