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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $28,380
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  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Limited Package     2,100
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
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  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Limited Package     1,925
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
Options (change) 9,545 4,975 5,925
Options (change) 8,401 4,379 5,338
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $39,995 $39,635 $37,320
Total Invoice $37,675 $37,695 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,701
Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,995$39,635$37,320
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,995$39,610$34,470
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0
Total Invoice$37,675$37,695$34,613
Adjustments for Features0-24-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,675$37,671$31,970
Cost Above Minimum$4$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$4,440$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in110.4 in
Length196.9 in191.1 in
Width73.1 in73.2 in
Height59.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested212569%

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