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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $24,065
Base Invoice $19,255 $23,102
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200 495
Leather Group   4,235
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Sunroof   900
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075 450
Leather Group   4,066
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 3,470 6,025
Options (change) 3,100 5,694
Destination 675 925
Total Price $24,835 $31,015
Total Invoice $23,030 $29,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,930
Model Year20092016
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$24,835$31,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$27,090
Total Invoice$23,030$29,721
Adjustments for Features0-3,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$25,960

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092016
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
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
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
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$1,725$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,761

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092016
ModelOptimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in100.6 in
Length189.0 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.048.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

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