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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: $30,390

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,548

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,262 $28,380
Driver Confidence Package 950  
Sunroof 900  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Driver Confidence Package 789  
Sunroof 747  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,850 825
Options (change) 1,536 686
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,390 $32,220
Total Invoice $28,548 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,111
Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,390$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,390$27,355
Total Invoice$28,548$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-4,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,548$25,437

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,524

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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