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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $15,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $15,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $24,700
Base Invoice $42,681 $23,080
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,150
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 0 4,150
Options (change) 0 3,705
Destination 765 750
Total Price $45,225 $29,600
Total Invoice $43,446 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,696
Model Year20112011
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperEX Turbo
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)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,225$29,600
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,960$29,600
Total Invoice$43,446$27,535
Adjustments for Features-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,231$27,535

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,715$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2150

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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Total Requested100042%
Total Not Requested140058%

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