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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $17,605
2.4L I4 0    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Rear spoiler   245 220
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.4L I4 0    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Rear spoiler   216 169
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 1,195 1,440 2,100
Options (change) 1,052 1,268 1,834
Destination 860 860 590
Total Price $31,645 $36,100 $21,790
Total Invoice $30,326 $34,584 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,857
Model Year201120112006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/60-15
Total Price$31,645$36,100$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,590-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,055$30,735$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,680$0
Total Invoice$30,326$34,584$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,440-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,886$29,444$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,558$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,065$7,840$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,440-5,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112006
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in185.8 in
Width73.1 in71.5 in
Height59.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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