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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,194 $18,510
Leather Group 3,325  
Sunroof 800  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Leather Group 3,192  
Sunroof 704  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 4,125 3,550
Options (change) 3,896 3,150
Destination 925 675
Total Price $29,210 $24,120
Total Invoice $28,015 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,323
Model Year20142008
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,210$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$24,120
Total Invoice$28,015$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,658$22,335

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3570

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelEncoreOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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