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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $24,700
Base Invoice $25,827 $23,080
Driver Confidence Package 1,150  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,150
Driver Confidence Package 955  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Stability control 411  
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 245  
Sunroof 747  
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 3,710 2,150
Options (change) 3,080 1,920
Destination 660 750
Total Price $31,700 $27,600
Total Invoice $29,567 $25,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,529
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,700$27,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$25,765
Total Invoice$29,567$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,567$24,038

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.0 in
Length198.1 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested210087%

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