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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: $23,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $20,995
Base Invoice $31,946 $19,620
Sunroof 900  
CD changer, in-dash 195  
Premium Package   2,200
Sunroof 747  
CD changer, in-dash 162  
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 1,095 2,200
Options (change) 909 1,960
Destination 750 695
Total Price $35,650 $23,890
Total Invoice $33,605 $22,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,198
Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,650$23,890
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$23,890
Total Invoice$33,605$22,275
Adjustments for Features-1320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,473$22,275

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,490$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1320

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in107.1 in
Length198.1 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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