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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: $32,445

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelOptimaOptimaEncore
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $23,200
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo tray 80 80 110
Cargo net 50 50  
Premium Group     6,150
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo tray 67 67 100
Cargo net 42 42  
Premium Group     5,904
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 5,280 480 8,050
Options (change) 4,780 400 7,632
Destination 850 850 1,195
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $32,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,066
Model Year201620162021
ModelOptimaOptimaEncore
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$32,445
Adjustments for Features-1,725-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$35,345$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201620162021
ModelOptimaOptimaEncore
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,775$8,075$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,602-1,8800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20162021
ModelOptimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in100.6 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.948.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130026%
Total Not Requested370074%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested320574%
Total Not Requested115026%

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