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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: $15,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $20,690
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $19,255
Essence Group 2,700    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Navigation system     1,200
Essence Group 2,592    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 6,235 0 3,470
Options (change) 5,808 0 3,100
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $40,825 $45,795 $24,835
Total Invoice $39,051 $44,000 $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: $10,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,123
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/50-17
Total Price$40,825$45,795$24,835
Adjustments for Features-5,120-7,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$38,275$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0
Total Invoice$39,051$44,000$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,898-7,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,153$36,775$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,622$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,920$10,320$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$7,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,898-7,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in107.1 in
Length197.5 in189.0 in
Width73.5 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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