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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $20,995
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $19,620
4.6L V8 2,000    
Stability control 495    
Luxury Package 895    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,200
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Sunroof 900 900  
Premium Package     2,200
2.7L V6     1,000
4.6L V8 1,850    
Stability control 411    
Luxury Package 743    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490 1,075
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Sunroof 747 747  
Premium Package     1,960
2.7L V6     940
Options (change) 6,880 2,695 4,400
Options (change) 5,901 2,237 3,975
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $34,870 $37,685 $26,090
Total Invoice $32,391 $35,342 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,404
Model Year200620062010
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8194hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,870$37,685$26,090
Adjustments for Features-750-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$36,260$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$32,391$35,342$24,290
Adjustments for Features-697-1,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,694$34,006$24,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,312$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062010
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,550$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-697-1,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.1 in
Length203.2 in189.0 in
Width73.8 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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