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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092007
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL Special EditionSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,520 $33,120 $40,205 $19,395
Base Invoice $30,731 $31,298 $37,994 $18,045
CD changer, in-dash 300 300    
Sunroof 900 900 900 800
Convenience Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       600
CD changer, in-dash 249 249    
Sunroof 747 747 747 715
Convenience Package       625
Leather seating surfaces       535
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 900 2,100
Options (change) 996 996 747 1,875
Destination 765 765 765 640
Total Price $34,485 $35,085 $41,870 $22,135
Total Invoice $32,492 $33,059 $39,506 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,434
Model Year2009200920092007
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL Special EditionSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18205/60-16
Total Price$34,485$35,085$41,870$22,135
Adjustments for Features-1,590-1,615-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,895$33,470$38,180$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$5,285$0
Total Invoice$32,492$33,059$39,506$20,560
Adjustments for Features-1,498-1,522-3,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,994$31,537$36,024$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$543$5,030$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092007
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL Special EditionSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start  $150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist  $50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Stability control  $400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
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$4,215$4,240$6,315$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$1,615$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,498-1,522-3,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,765 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%

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