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Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,330 $27,330
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,992 $25,827
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 275 275
CD changer, remote 375    
CD changer, in-dash   695 695
Sunroof   900 900
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 228 228
CD changer, remote 288    
CD changer, in-dash   577 577
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 2,475 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 2,122 1,552 1,552
Destination 590 660 660
Total Price $22,165 $26,860 $29,860
Total Invoice $20,317 $25,204 $28,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,826
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,165$26,860$29,860
Adjustments for Features0-65-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$26,795$29,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$20,317$25,204$28,039
Adjustments for Features0-61-272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$25,143$27,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,624

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,590$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61-272

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length185.8 in198.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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