Buick Lucerne Buick Lucerne 2007 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,059

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,775 $34,775 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,192 $32,862 $18,510
Stability control 495   650
Luxury Package 995    
Sunroof 900 900  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
4.6L V8 2,010    
2.7L V6     1,005
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Stability control 411   580
Luxury Package 826    
Sunroof 747 747  
CD changer, in-dash 249 249  
4.6L V8 1,899    
2.7L V6     840
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 4,700 1,200 4,355
Options (change) 4,132 996 3,830
Destination 750 750 675
Total Price $34,225 $36,725 $24,925
Total Invoice $32,074 $34,608 $23,015

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick Lucerne dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,295
Model Year200720072008
ModelLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8185hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,225$36,725$24,925
Adjustments for Features-815-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,410$35,035$24,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$32,074$34,608$23,015
Adjustments for Features-764-1,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,310$33,015$23,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Satellite radio $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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$3,040$3,915$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-764-1,5930

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.1 in
Length203.2 in186.4 in
Width73.8 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

Return to top

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
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.