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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: $35,125

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $8,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $31,995
Base Invoice $32,318 $29,670
Premium Group 5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415  
Cargo tray 135 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,550 1,500
Technology Package   700
Cargo net   50
Premium Group 4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378  
Cargo tray 123 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,410 1,395
Technology Package   650
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 8,640 2,330
Options (change) 8,112 2,154
Destination 925 800
Total Price $43,230 $35,125
Total Invoice $41,355 $32,624

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,665
Model Year20182014
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,230$35,125
Adjustments for Features-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,025$35,125
Total Invoice$41,355$32,624
Adjustments for Features-3,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,289$32,624

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelLaCrosseOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,830$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelLaCrosseOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.0 in
Length197.5 in190.7 in
Width73.5 in72.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested215055%
Total Not Requested177545%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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