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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: $37,810

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $7,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,062

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $8,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $36,090
Base Invoice $42,681 $33,481
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 0 825
Options (change) 0 686
Destination 765 895
Total Price $45,225 $37,810
Total Invoice $43,446 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,174
Model Year20112017
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX Limited
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$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$32,645
Total Invoice$43,446$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,446$30,272

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
ModelLucerneOptima
TrimSuperSX Limited
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
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,975$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,790

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
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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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Optima specs.

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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