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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $29,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $21,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelLSOptima
Trim430SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $35,500
Base Invoice $49,176 $33,140
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 50
Polished alloy wheels 1,700  
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Proximity key 800  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 42
Polished alloy wheels 850  
Options (change) 8,225 50
Options (change) 6,114 42
Destination 695 825
Total Price $65,445 $36,375
Total Invoice $55,985 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,730
Model Year20062015
ModelLSOptima
Trim430SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$65,445$36,375
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,155$36,375
Total Invoice$55,985$34,007
Adjustments for Features-2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,737$34,007

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelLSOptima
Trim430SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in110.0 in
Length197.4 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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