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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: $32,750

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $36,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,355

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $28,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $31,950
Base Invoice $53,940 $29,555
Navigation system 3,115  
Comfort Package 1,290  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Navigation system 2,602  
Comfort Package 1,032  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Options (change) 5,305 0
Options (change) 4,394 0
Destination 765 800
Total Price $68,970 $32,750
Total Invoice $59,099 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,966
Model Year20082013
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8159hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/22 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$68,970$32,750
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,895$32,750
Total Invoice$59,099$30,355
Adjustments for Features-1,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,321$30,355

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,080$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.0 in
Length198.0 in190.7 in
Width73.8 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%

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