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Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,935

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,493

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,390 $28,380
Premium Group 6,150  
Experience Buick Package 1,940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo tray 110 80
Universal garage door opener   350
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Premium Group 5,904  
Experience Buick Package 1,765  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo tray 100 67
Universal garage door opener   291
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 8,595 6,005
Options (change) 8,128 5,405
Destination 975 895
Total Price $33,935 $37,400
Total Invoice $32,493 $34,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $502
Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,935$37,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,935$34,500
Total Invoice$32,493$34,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,493$31,991

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,689

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height65.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested368083%
Total Not Requested75017%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested2075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested197564%

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