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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,394 $17,605
Leather Group 2,210  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Leather Group 2,121  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 3,405 2,100
Options (change) 3,173 1,834
Destination 875 590
Total Price $35,940 $21,790
Total Invoice $34,442 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,014
Model Year20132006
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/60-15
Total Price$35,940$21,790
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$21,790
Total Invoice$34,442$20,029
Adjustments for Features-4,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,043$20,029

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,065$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3990

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in185.8 in
Width73.1 in71.5 in
Height59.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested122545%
Total Not Requested147555%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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