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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,515 $30,500
Base Invoice $40,814 $28,380
Navigation system 1,945  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Navigation system 1,712  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,945 5,925
Options (change) 1,712 5,338
Destination 765 895
Total Price $45,225 $37,320
Total Invoice $43,291 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,306
Model Year20102018
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,225$37,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$32,330
Total Invoice$43,291$34,613
Adjustments for Features0-4,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,291$29,985

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX
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 
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
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 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$3,950$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,628

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested225073%

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