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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $41,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $36,031

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelLSOptima
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,380 $20,690
Base Invoice $58,186 $19,255
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 0 3,470
Options (change) 0 3,100
Destination 875 675
Total Price $66,255 $24,835
Total Invoice $59,061 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,127
Model Year20102009
ModelLSOptima
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$66,255$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,875$24,835
Total Invoice$59,061$23,030
Adjustments for Features-3,9040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,157$23,030

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102009
ModelLSOptima
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$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, 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$6,805$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102009
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.1 in
Length198.0 in189.0 in
Width73.8 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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