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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $26,500
Base Invoice $31,946 $24,760
Bluetooth cell phone link 50  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750  
Sunroof 900  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Bluetooth cell phone link 42  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623  
Sunroof 747  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,700 7,650
Options (change) 1,412 6,822
Destination 750 750
Total Price $36,255 $34,900
Total Invoice $34,108 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,306
Model Year20092012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,255$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$31,090
Total Invoice$34,108$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,108$28,802

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,530

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250583%

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