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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,855

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,830

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneSorento
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $22,620
Driver Confidence Package 995    
Sunroof 900 900  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Luxury Package     2,500
Remote start     360
Driver Confidence Package 826    
Sunroof 747 747  
CD changer, in-dash 249 249  
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Luxury Package     2,235
Remote start     275
Options (change) 5,710 1,200 2,860
Options (change) 5,143 996 2,510
Destination 765 765 700
Total Price $36,395 $38,995 $27,855
Total Invoice $34,182 $36,754 $25,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,300
Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneSorento
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/70-16
Total Price$36,395$38,995$27,855
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$37,725$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$34,182$36,754$25,830
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,130$35,557$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,427$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneSorento
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Barometer  $25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,625$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008
ModelLucerneSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in106.7 in
Length203.2 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in73.3 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.066.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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