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Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,570

Buick Verano   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,571

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelVeranoOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,555 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $25,493 $23,902 $28,380
Experience Buick Package 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Cargo mat 80    
Metal pedals 165    
Premium Package   2,300  
Remote start   425 425
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Experience Buick Package 1,265    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 42 42
Cargo mat 73    
Metal pedals 150    
Premium Package   2,088  
Remote start   353 353
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,090 3,125 825
Options (change) 1,902 2,774 686
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $29,570 $29,620 $32,220
Total Invoice $28,320 $27,571 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $677
Model Year201720182018
ModelVeranoOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,570$29,620$32,220
Adjustments for Features-750-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$29,620$30,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$28,320$27,571$29,961
Adjustments for Features-720-1,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,248$27,571$28,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$716

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720182018
ModelVeranoOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,875$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-720-1,674

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelVeranoOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length183.9 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested195087%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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