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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $38,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $34,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $30,990
Base Invoice $62,219 $28,752
AWD 2,305  
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,035  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Cargo net 64 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
AWD 2,120  
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 1,872  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
Cargo net 38 42
Cargo mat 57 78
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 6,964 5,495
Options (change) 6,356 5,029
Destination 875 895
Total Price $75,469 $37,380
Total Invoice $69,450 $34,676

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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: $36,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,090
Model Year20122018
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp V8154hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/22 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$75,469$37,380
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,639$37,380
Total Invoice$69,450$34,676
Adjustments for Features-1,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,766$34,676

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelLSOptima
Trim460Hybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Total Value of Features$9,430$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.4 in
Length198.0 in191.1 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.9 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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested107556%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested165028%
Total Not Requested432572%

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