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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $29,645
Base Invoice $19,620 $28,459
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 1,200 1,995
2.7L V6 1,000  
Entertainment Package   650
Sunroof, large   1,195
Premium Package 1,960  
Navigation system 1,075 1,756
2.7L V6 940  
Entertainment Package   572
Sunroof, large   1,052
Options (change) 4,400 3,840
Options (change) 3,975 3,380
Destination 695 750
Total Price $26,090 $34,235
Total Invoice $24,290 $32,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,414
Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,090$34,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$32,255
Total Invoice$24,290$32,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$30,704

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,885

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102010
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.3,929 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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%

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