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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelLucerneLucerneOptimaOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $25,920 $33,140
4.6L V8 2,000      
Luxury Package 595      
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090      
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    
Polished alloy wheels 650 650    
Driver Confidence Package   595    
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package     2,400  
4.6L V8 1,850      
Luxury Package 494      
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905      
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    
Polished alloy wheels 540 540    
Driver Confidence Package   494    
Premium Package     3,060  
Technology Package     2,230  
Options (change) 9,000 4,540 5,700 0
Options (change) 7,661 3,769 5,290 0
Destination 725 725 825 825
Total Price $36,990 $39,530 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $34,151 $36,874 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,433
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelLucerneLucerneOptimaOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,990$39,530$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,475-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,990$38,855$31,750$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,865$0$1,500
Total Invoice$34,151$36,874$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-630-2,317-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,151$36,244$29,718$31,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,093$0$1,372

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelLucerneLucerneOptimaOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,725$6,525$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,475$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-630-2,317-2,875

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.0 in
Length203.2 in190.7 in
Width73.8 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.3 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%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%

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