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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelEncoreOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $23,390 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Essence Group 4,700      
Navigation system 495      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Sunroof 900      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Essence Group 4,512      
Navigation system 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Sunroof 819      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 6,490 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 6,140 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 975 750 750 750
Total Price $31,830 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $30,505 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelEncoreOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,830$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,880$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$30,505$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,869-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,636$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelEncoreOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,200$4,050$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,869-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.0 in
Length168.4 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height65.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.4 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested245042%
Total Not Requested340058%

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