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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,535 $19,895
Base Invoice $32,194 $18,510
Leather Group 2,075  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Leather Group 1,992  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 3,270 3,550
Options (change) 3,044 3,150
Destination 925 675
Total Price $37,730 $24,120
Total Invoice $36,163 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,866
Model Year20142008
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$37,730$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$24,120
Total Invoice$36,163$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,201$22,335

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Total Value of Features$6,090$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in107.1 in
Length196.9 in186.4 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height59.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,757 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132555%
Total Not Requested110045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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