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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: $35,555

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $32,195
Base Invoice $28,963 $29,856
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Cargo tray 135 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Technology Package   2,380
Cargo net   50
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Cargo tray 119 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Technology Package   2,212
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 7,545 2,510
Options (change) 6,903 2,321
Destination 875 850
Total Price $38,590 $35,555
Total Invoice $36,741 $33,027

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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: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20122016
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$38,590$35,555
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,400$35,555
Total Invoice$36,741$33,027
Adjustments for Features-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,560$33,027

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$3,265$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,835 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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