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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: $37,810

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,062

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $4,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimCXSSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,993 $33,481
Cooled or ventilated front seats 895  
Blind spot warning system 395  
Lane departure warning 295  
Navigation system 1,945  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750  
Sunroof 900  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Cooled or ventilated front seats 743  
Blind spot warning system 328  
Lane departure warning 245  
Navigation system 1,614  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623  
Sunroof 747  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 5,180 825
Options (change) 4,300 686
Destination 765 895
Total Price $42,975 $37,810
Total Invoice $40,058 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,507
Model Year20082017
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimCXSSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,975$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,975$32,945
Total Invoice$40,058$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,058$30,551

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimCXSSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$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 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,511

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
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
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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