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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: $33,935

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,493

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $24,365
Base Invoice $28,380 $23,390
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo tray 80 110
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Premium Group   6,150
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo tray 67 100
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Premium Group   5,904
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 6,005 8,595
Options (change) 5,405 8,128
Destination 895 975
Total Price $37,400 $33,935
Total Invoice $34,680 $32,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $502
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$37,400$33,935
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,500$33,935
Total Invoice$34,680$32,493
Adjustments for Features-2,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,991$32,493

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested197564%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested368083%
Total Not Requested75017%
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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