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Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,195

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,478

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Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierOptimaOptima
TrimCXLEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $29,499 $23,902 $28,380
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Convenience Package 150    
Premium Package   2,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Convenience Package 125    
Premium Package   2,088  
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 1,760 2,700 400
Options (change) 1,462 2,421 333
Destination 735 895 895
Total Price $34,045 $29,195 $31,795
Total Invoice $31,696 $27,218 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,678
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierOptimaOptima
TrimCXLEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,045$29,195$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-215-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,045$28,980$30,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025
Total Invoice$31,696$27,218$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,696$27,018$27,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$923

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierOptimaOptima
TrimCXLEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,085$6,300$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-200-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelRainierOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width75.4 in73.2 in
Height74.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested180080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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