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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,080 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,157 $24,760
Premium Group 6,025  
Navigation system 795 1,400
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,950
Premium Group 5,784  
Navigation system 700 1,250
Sunroof 792  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 7,720 4,350
Options (change) 7,276 3,885
Destination 885 750
Total Price $31,685 $31,600
Total Invoice $30,318 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,685$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$31,500
Total Invoice$30,318$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,318$29,302

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length183.9 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested215050%
Total Not Requested215050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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