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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $51,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $47,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelLSLSOptima
Trim460460 Crafted LineEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $86,580 $19,100
Base Invoice $66,717 $79,734 $17,605
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 0 0 2,255
Options (change) 0 0 1,953
Destination 925 925 590
Total Price $73,445 $87,505 $21,945
Total Invoice $67,642 $80,659 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,881
Model Year201520152006
ModelLSLSOptima
Trim460460 Crafted LineEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8386hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19205/60-15
Total Price$73,445$87,505$21,945
Adjustments for Features-7,180-11,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,265$75,700$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,435$0
Total Invoice$67,642$80,659$20,148
Adjustments for Features-6,613-10,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,029$69,778$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,749$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152006
ModelLSLSOptima
Trim460460 Crafted LineEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Luggage $0 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,255$13,880$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$11,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,613-10,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length200.0 in185.8 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,234 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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