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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $3,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $35,500
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $33,140
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Luxury Package 1,350    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Cargo net     50
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Luxury Package 1,188    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 9,445 4,875 50
Options (change) 8,313 4,291 42
Destination 860 860 825
Total Price $39,895 $39,535 $36,375
Total Invoice $37,587 $37,607 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,679
Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,895$39,535$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-25-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$39,510$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0
Total Invoice$37,587$37,607$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-24-103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,587$37,583$33,904
Cost Above Minimum$4$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,340$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-103

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in110.0 in
Length196.9 in190.7 in
Width73.1 in72.1 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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