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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: $37,285

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,598

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,535 $30,990
Base Invoice $32,194 $28,752
Leather Group 2,075  
Driver Confidence Package 2,125  
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Leather Group 1,992  
Driver Confidence Package 1,870  
Navigation system 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 6,190 5,400
Options (change) 5,614 4,951
Destination 925 895
Total Price $40,650 $37,285
Total Invoice $38,733 $34,598

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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: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,434
Model Year20142018
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)?, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$40,650$37,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,650$35,885
Total Invoice$38,733$34,598
Adjustments for Features0-1,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,733$33,299

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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 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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
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 color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,299

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,756 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

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested232596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested295049%
Total Not Requested302551%

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