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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,980 $26,800
Base Invoice $36,836 $25,040
Navigation system 1,945 1,400
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750  
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system 1,614 1,250
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623  
Sunroof 747  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 3,595 7,700
Options (change) 2,984 7,135
Destination 765 800
Total Price $43,340 $35,300
Total Invoice $40,585 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,553
Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,340$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,340$34,290
Total Invoice$40,585$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,585$32,032

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-943

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,004 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
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested213070%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested110091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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