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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: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $6,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,380 $24,700
Base Invoice $30,599 $23,080
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,150
Sunroof 747  
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 900 2,150
Options (change) 747 1,920
Destination 750 750
Total Price $34,030 $27,600
Total Invoice $32,096 $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: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,498
Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,030$27,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$26,365
Total Invoice$32,096$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,096$24,598

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperEX 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
Remote start$150 
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 
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,152

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,770 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
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested50021%
Total Not Requested190079%

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