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Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,966

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $24,160
Base Invoice $17,605 $23,194
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Leather Group   3,325
Sunroof   800
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Leather Group   3,192
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 3,400 4,125
Options (change) 2,854 3,896
Destination 590 925
Total Price $23,090 $29,210
Total Invoice $21,049 $28,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,523
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-18
Total Price$23,090$29,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$23,535
Total Invoice$21,049$28,015
Adjustments for Features0-5,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$22,572

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,443

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length185.8 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,190 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.648.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested147550%

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