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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $42,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $38,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $25,700
Base Invoice $62,219 $24,020
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,035  
AWD 2,305  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 1,872  
AWD 2,120  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 5,305 5,350
Options (change) 4,881 4,780
Destination 875 750
Total Price $73,810 $31,800
Total Invoice $67,975 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,678
Model Year20122012
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp V8166hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/22 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$73,810$31,800
Adjustments for Features-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,655$31,800
Total Invoice$67,975$29,550
Adjustments for Features-4,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,228$29,550

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
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
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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, 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$9,030$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
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.3,490 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested422565%
Total Not Requested223035%

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