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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelLucerneOptimaOptima
TrimSuperSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $42,681 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 0 5,200 400
Options (change) 0 4,713 333
Destination 765 850 850
Total Price $45,225 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $43,446 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,213
Model Year201120162016
ModelLucerneOptimaOptima
TrimSuperSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,225$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$32,550$33,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$43,446$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-3,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,446$30,233$31,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$913

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120162016
ModelLucerneOptimaOptima
TrimSuperSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,175$8,615$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,195-3,472

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
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%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140028%
Total Not Requested360072%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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