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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: $32,750

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,355

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $5,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $31,950
Base Invoice $28,963 $29,555
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Options (change) 5,970 0
Options (change) 5,517 0
Destination 875 800
Total Price $37,015 $32,750
Total Invoice $35,355 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,952
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,015$32,750
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,965$32,750
Total Invoice$35,355$30,355
Adjustments for Features-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,307$30,355

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Floor mats$75 
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$3,630$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
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.3,496 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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