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Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRendezvousOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,280 $20,690
Base Invoice $26,022 $19,255
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 525  
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 395  
3.6L V6 2,025  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 436  
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 328  
3.6L V6 1,681  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 4,070 2,270
Options (change) 3,379 2,025
Destination 710 675
Total Price $33,060 $23,635
Total Invoice $30,111 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,131
Model Year20062009
ModelRendezvousOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/50-17
Total Price$33,060$23,635
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,935$23,635
Total Invoice$30,111$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,086$21,955

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Features Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelRendezvousOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,125$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelRendezvousOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length186.5 in189.0 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,114 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%

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