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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: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelVeranoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,585 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $21,681 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Leather Group 3,380          
Sunroof 900          
Navigation system 795          
Technology Package   2,400 2,350   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300     3,300  
Premium Tech Package       4,600    
Leather Group 3,245          
Sunroof 792          
Navigation system 700          
Technology Package   2,230 2,185   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060     3,060  
Premium Tech Package       4,270    
Options (change) 5,075 5,700 2,350 4,600 5,700 0
Options (change) 4,737 5,290 2,185 4,270 5,290 0
Destination 885 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $28,545 $30,715 $35,325 $31,215 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $27,303 $28,916 $32,825 $29,228 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $319
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelVeranoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,545$30,715$35,325$31,215$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,325-1,650-2,350-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$29,340$33,000$29,565$31,875$32,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285
Total Invoice$27,303$28,916$32,825$29,228$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,294-2,160-1,545-2,200-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$27,622$30,665$27,683$29,835$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,043$61$2,213$2,883

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelVeranoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Remote start$150     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100     
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,575$6,525$5,850$6,550$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,325$1,650$2,350$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294-2,160-1,545-2,200-3,460

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelVeranoOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length183.9 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested237587%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested55016%
Total Not Requested282584%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested130029%
Total Not Requested325071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%

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