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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaEncore
TrimEXEX TurboHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $24,065
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $23,102
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Leather Group       3,885
Navigation system       495
Sunroof       900
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Leather Group       3,730
Navigation system       436
Sunroof       792
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 5,280
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 4,958
Destination 750 750 750 925
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $30,270
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $28,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,454
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaEncore
TrimEXEX TurboHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$30,270
Adjustments for Features-1500-775-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,600$31,475$28,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$28,985
Adjustments for Features-1390-720-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$27,535$29,255$27,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaEncore
TrimEXEX TurboHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,150$4,925$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$775$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-720-1,915

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in100.6 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.448.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested250043%
Total Not Requested335057%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested210071%
Total Not Requested85029%

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