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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $19,255 $28,414 $32,456
Convenience Package 970    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Premium Package 1,300    
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Entertainment Package   650  
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Convenience Package 865    
2.7L V6 840    
Premium Package 1,160    
Navigation system 1,075 1,756 1,756
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Entertainment Package   572  
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 4,475 5,310 3,290
Options (change) 3,940 4,674 2,896
Destination 675 860 860
Total Price $25,840 $35,760 $37,950
Total Invoice $23,870 $33,948 $36,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,056
Model Year200920112011
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,840$35,760$37,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$33,630$33,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$23,870$33,948$36,212
Adjustments for Features0-2,022-3,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$31,926$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$417

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920112011
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,805$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,022-3,869

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.7 in
Length189.0 in196.9 in
Width71.1 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.5 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 Volume15.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%

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