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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: $31,230

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,761

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $23,200
Base Invoice $24,760 $23,130
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Limited Package 3,300  
Essence Group   4,700
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Limited Package 2,937  
Essence Group   4,512
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 7,650 7,035
Options (change) 6,822 6,636
Destination 750 995
Total Price $34,900 $31,230
Total Invoice $32,332 $30,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,793
Model Year20122019
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$34,900$31,230
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$31,005
Total Invoice$32,332$30,761
Adjustments for Features0-222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$30,539

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122019
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-222

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122019
ModelOptimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in100.6 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.448.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested72524%
Total Not Requested228076%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested2075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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