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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $24,700
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $23,080
Luxury Package 595    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Stability control 495    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,075 500  
Super-heated washer fluid 100 100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
Luxury Package 494    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Stability control 411    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 892 415  
Super-heated washer fluid 83 83  
Sunroof 747 747  
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 7,755 3,295 4,150
Options (change) 6,627 2,735 3,705
Destination 725 725 750
Total Price $35,745 $38,285 $29,600
Total Invoice $33,117 $35,840 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,373
Model Year200620062011
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,745$38,285$29,600
Adjustments for Features0-675-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,745$37,610$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,865$0
Total Invoice$33,117$35,840$27,535
Adjustments for Features0-632-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,117$35,208$26,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062011
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
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
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$3,525$4,200$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632-791

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.0 in
Length203.2 in190.7 in
Width73.8 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.4 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 seat200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

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