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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: $14,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $33,635
Base Invoice $18,510 $32,290
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200 385
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160 339
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 3,550 3,670
Options (change) 3,150 3,397
Destination 675 925
Total Price $24,120 $38,230
Total Invoice $22,335 $36,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,485
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4hp
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,120$38,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$35,315
Total Invoice$22,335$36,612
Adjustments for Features0-2,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$33,820

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,792

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.7 in
Length186.4 in196.9 in
Width71.1 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%

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