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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $33,805
Base Invoice $18,510 $31,946
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
CD changer, in-dash   195
Sunroof   900
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
CD changer, in-dash   162
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 3,550 1,095
Options (change) 3,150 909
Destination 675 750
Total Price $24,120 $35,650
Total Invoice $22,335 $33,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,067
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,120$35,650
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$35,435
Total Invoice$22,335$33,605
Adjustments for Features0-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$33,402

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.5 in
Length186.4 in198.1 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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