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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: $32,625

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,335

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $26,800
Base Invoice $25,827 $25,040
Driver Confidence Package 1,150  
Rear spoiler 275  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 900  
Polished alloy wheels 650  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system   1,400
Driver Confidence Package 955  
Rear spoiler 228  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Stability control 411  
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 245  
Sunroof 747  
Polished alloy wheels 540  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 4,635 7,700
Options (change) 3,848 7,135
Destination 660 800
Total Price $32,625 $35,300
Total Invoice $30,335 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,036
Model Year20062013
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,625$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$31,365
Total Invoice$30,335$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,335$29,299

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,676

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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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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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32511%
Total Not Requested270589%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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