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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,535 $20,690
Base Invoice $32,194 $19,255
Leather Group 2,075  
Navigation system 795 1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Leather Group 1,992  
Navigation system 700 1,075
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 4,065 3,470
Options (change) 3,744 3,100
Destination 925 675
Total Price $38,525 $24,835
Total Invoice $36,863 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,541
Model Year20142009
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H175hp 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$38,525$24,835
Adjustments for Features-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,085$24,835
Total Invoice$36,863$23,030
Adjustments for Features-3,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,571$23,030

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,015$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2920

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in107.1 in
Length196.9 in189.0 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height59.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,757 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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