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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL PremiumSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,130 $35,675 $44,460 $19,895
Base Invoice $31,804 $34,248 $42,681 $18,510
Sunroof 950 950    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Sunroof 836 836    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 950 950 0 3,350
Options (change) 836 836 0 2,990
Destination 765 765 765 675
Total Price $34,845 $37,390 $45,225 $23,920
Total Invoice $33,405 $35,849 $43,446 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,473
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL PremiumSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9280, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,845$37,390$45,225$23,920
Adjustments for Features-790-2,090-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$35,300$41,510$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$7,455$0
Total Invoice$33,405$35,849$43,446$22,175
Adjustments for Features-757-2,004-3,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,648$33,845$39,877$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,197$7,229$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneOptima
TrimCXLCXL PremiumSuperEX
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$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
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,040$6,665$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$2,090$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-757-2,004-3,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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