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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: $31,485

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,135

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelEncoreOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $23,194 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Group 4,805    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Cargo net   50 50
Premium Group 4,612    
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 704    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 6,400 4,850 50
Options (change) 6,016 4,422 42
Destination 925 850 850
Total Price $31,485 $35,640 $36,940
Total Invoice $30,135 $33,137 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year201420162016
ModelEncoreOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,485$35,640$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,485$33,940$34,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$30,135$33,137$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,581-1,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,135$31,556$32,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420162016
ModelEncoreOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$7,525$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,581-1,859

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142016
ModelEncoreOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 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 Room52.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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 warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested310573%
Total Not Requested117527%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested130026%
Total Not Requested370074%

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