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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: $37,365

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,665

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $2,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $30,990
Base Invoice $28,963 $28,752
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Cargo tray 135 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Cargo tray 119 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 7,545 5,480
Options (change) 6,903 5,018
Destination 875 895
Total Price $38,590 $37,365
Total Invoice $36,741 $34,665

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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: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,358
Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,590$37,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,590$34,905
Total Invoice$36,741$34,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,741$32,383

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,715$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,282

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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.3,486 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested245041%
Total Not Requested352559%

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