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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: $32,270

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $2,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,041

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $2,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelLaCrosseOptimaOptima
TrimCXSSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,827 $25,023 $33,481
Driver Confidence Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 325    
Stability control 495    
Heated front seats 295    
Remote start 190 425 425
Sunroof 900    
Polished alloy wheels 650    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Driver Confidence Package 955    
Rear spoiler 228    
Satellite radio 270    
Stability control 411    
Heated front seats 245    
Remote start 158 353 353
Sunroof 747    
Polished alloy wheels 540    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 4,280 6,810 825
Options (change) 3,554 6,193 686
Destination 660 895 895
Total Price $32,270 $34,560 $37,810
Total Invoice $30,041 $32,111 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,333
Model Year200620172017
ModelLaCrosseOptimaOptima
TrimCXSSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,270$34,560$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-5,815-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$28,745$29,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$30,041$32,111$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-5,403-7,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,041$26,708$27,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$852

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620172017
ModelLaCrosseOptimaOptima
TrimCXSSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$8,640$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,403-7,502

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062017
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.4 in
Length198.1 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 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, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested275085%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested245094%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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