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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: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $40,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLSOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim460Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $66,717 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Comfort Package 2,090      
Pre-Collision System 1,500      
Blind spot warning system 500      
LED headlights 1,450      
Heated steering wheel 150      
All Weather Package 100      
Cargo mat 105 95 95  
Cargo net 65 50 50 50
Technology Package   5,000 5,250 3,000
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Comfort Package 1,924      
Pre-Collision System 1,380      
Blind spot warning system 460      
LED headlights 1,336      
Heated steering wheel 140      
All Weather Package 92      
Cargo mat 65 78 78  
Cargo net 39 42 42 42
Technology Package   4,618 4,831 2,727
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Options (change) 5,960 5,495 5,745 3,400
Options (change) 5,436 5,029 5,242 3,060
Destination 975 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $79,455 $37,380 $36,931 $34,795
Total Invoice $73,128 $34,676 $33,961 $32,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,321
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLSOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim460Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$79,455$37,380$36,931$34,795
Adjustments for Features-2,130-3000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,325$37,080$36,931$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$2,661$0
Total Invoice$73,128$34,676$33,961$32,335
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2780-488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,168$34,398$33,961$31,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,551$2,114$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLSOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim460Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150
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$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals   $75
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,255$5,425$5,125$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$300$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,960-2780-488

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.4 in
Length200.0 in191.1 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,234 lb.3,220 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested380064%
Total Not Requested217536%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested365063%
Total Not Requested217537%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested120039%

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