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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: $37,460

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,743

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $30,990
Base Invoice $32,318 $28,752
Premium Group 5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo tray 135 80
Cargo mat 80 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Premium Group 4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo tray 123 67
Cargo mat 73 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 9,995 5,575
Options (change) 9,345 5,096
Destination 925 895
Total Price $44,585 $37,460
Total Invoice $42,588 $34,743

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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: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,763
Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,585$37,460
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,405$37,460
Total Invoice$42,588$34,743
Adjustments for Features-2,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,506$34,743

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,555$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0820

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.4 in
Length197.5 in191.1 in
Width73.5 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested290074%
Total Not Requested102526%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested445074%
Total Not Requested152526%

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