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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: $32,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,493

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Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $30,500
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $28,380
Luxury Package 595    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
Stability control 495    
4.6L V8 2,000    
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  
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     425
Luxury Package 494    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
Stability control 411    
4.6L V8 1,850    
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  
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     353
Options (change) 6,905 2,745 775
Options (change) 5,922 2,279 644
Destination 725 725 895
Total Price $34,895 $37,735 $32,170
Total Invoice $32,412 $35,384 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669
Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,895$37,735$32,170
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$36,860$28,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0
Total Invoice$32,412$35,384$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-820-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,412$34,564$26,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,152$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,375$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-3,176

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.4 in
Length203.2 in191.1 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.9 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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