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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $8,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $9,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $35,500
Base Invoice $42,681 $33,140
Cargo net   50
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 0 50
Options (change) 0 42
Destination 765 825
Total Price $45,225 $36,375
Total Invoice $43,446 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,519
Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,225$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$34,150
Total Invoice$43,446$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,446$31,927

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX Limited 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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
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 trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,080

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.0 in
Length203.2 in190.7 in
Width73.8 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.3 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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