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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $20,995
Base Invoice $23,390 $19,620
Essence Group 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Navigation system 495 1,200
Sunroof 900  
1.4L I4 895  
Premium Package   2,200
Essence Group 4,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Navigation system 450 1,075
Sunroof 819  
1.4L I4 814  
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 7,385 3,400
Options (change) 6,954 3,035
Destination 975 695
Total Price $32,725 $25,090
Total Invoice $31,319 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,227
Model Year20182010
ModelEncoreOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,725$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$25,090
Total Invoice$31,319$23,350
Adjustments for Features-3,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,577$23,350

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
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 app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,685$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
ModelEncoreOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height65.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.4 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 Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested127542%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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