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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $25,700
Base Invoice $28,963 $24,020
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 5,970 5,350
Options (change) 5,517 4,780
Destination 875 750
Total Price $37,015 $31,800
Total Invoice $35,355 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,657
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,015$31,800
Adjustments for Features-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$31,800
Total Invoice$35,355$29,550
Adjustments for Features-1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,207$29,550

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,655$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1480

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in110.0 in
Length196.9 in190.7 in
Width73.1 in72.1 in
Height59.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested427566%
Total Not Requested218034%

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