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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: $36,035

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelLSOptimaOptima
Trim430SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $49,176 $25,023 $33,481
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Cargo mat 69    
Satellite radio 486    
Cargo net 59 50 50
Proximity key 1,000    
Polished alloy wheels 1,700    
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Cargo mat 41    
Satellite radio 389    
Cargo net 35 42 42
Proximity key 800    
Polished alloy wheels 850    
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 8,294 8,285 400
Options (change) 6,155 7,555 333
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $65,514 $36,035 $37,385
Total Invoice $56,026 $33,473 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,490
Model Year200620172017
ModelLSOptimaOptima
Trim430SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$65,514$36,035$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,514$33,950$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$56,026$33,473$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,937-2,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,026$31,536$32,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$889

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620172017
ModelLSOptimaOptima
Trim430SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,490$8,575$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,937-2,284

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062017
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in110.4 in
Length197.4 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.9 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120023%
Total Not Requested395077%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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