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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $49,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $45,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelLSLSOptima
Trim460460 Crafted LineEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $86,580 $19,895
Base Invoice $66,717 $79,734 $18,510
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 0 0 3,350
Options (change) 0 0 2,990
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $73,445 $87,505 $23,920
Total Invoice $67,642 $80,659 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,282
Model Year201520152008
ModelLSLSOptima
Trim460460 Crafted LineEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8386hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/50-17
Total Price$73,445$87,505$23,920
Adjustments for Features-5,630-10,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,815$76,525$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,710$0
Total Invoice$67,642$80,659$22,175
Adjustments for Features-5,185-10,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,457$70,538$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152008
ModelLSLSOptima
Trim460460 Crafted LineEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Luggage $0 
Power trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$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 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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$8,230$13,580$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$10,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,185-10,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.1 in
Length200.0 in186.4 in
Width73.8 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,234 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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