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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: $35,965

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,680

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $2,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelLucerneLucerneSorento
TrimCXLCXSSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $33,150
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $31,125
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sunroof 900 900  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 895 895  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750  
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     350
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sunroof 747 747  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 743 743  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623  
Cargo net     40
Floor mats     95
Remote start     280
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 8,250 4,490 2,015
Options (change) 7,251 3,727 1,755
Destination 765 765 800
Total Price $38,935 $42,285 $35,965
Total Invoice $36,290 $39,485 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,363
Model Year200820082012
ModelLucerneLucerneSorento
TrimCXLCXSSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,935$42,285$35,965
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$41,635$33,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$36,290$39,485$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-607-2,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,290$38,878$30,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,588$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082012
ModelLucerneLucerneSorento
TrimCXLCXSSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,750$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607-2,753

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
ModelLucerneSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in183.9 in
Width73.8 in74.2 in
Height58.0 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.072.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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