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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL Special EditionSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,520 $33,120 $40,205 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,731 $31,298 $37,994 $17,605
Sunroof 900 900 900  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300    
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Sunroof 747 747 747  
CD changer, in-dash 249 249    
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 900 2,255
Options (change) 996 996 747 1,953
Destination 765 765 765 590
Total Price $34,485 $35,085 $41,870 $21,945
Total Invoice $32,492 $33,059 $39,506 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,833
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL Special EditionSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18205/60-15
Total Price$34,485$35,085$41,870$21,945
Adjustments for Features-2,665-2,690-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,820$32,395$37,105$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$5,285$0
Total Invoice$32,492$33,059$39,506$20,148
Adjustments for Features-2,511-2,535-4,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,981$30,524$35,010$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$543$5,029$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL Special EditionSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control  $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,165$7,240$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$2,690$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,511-2,535-4,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in185.8 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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