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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $30,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelLSOptima
Trim430SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $26,800
Base Invoice $49,176 $25,040
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 486  
Polished alloy wheels 1,700  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system   1,400
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Proximity key 800  
Satellite radio 389  
Polished alloy wheels 850  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 8,166 7,700
Options (change) 6,079 7,135
Destination 695 800
Total Price $65,386 $35,300
Total Invoice $55,950 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,636
Model Year20062013
ModelLSOptima
Trim430SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$65,386$35,300
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,821$35,300
Total Invoice$55,950$32,975
Adjustments for Features-1,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,611$32,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelLSOptima
Trim430SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in110.0 in
Length197.4 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested168055%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

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