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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: $23,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $19,620 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Package 2,200      
Driver Confidence Package   950 950  
Sunroof   900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash   695 695 150
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
Premium Package 1,960      
Driver Confidence Package   788 789  
Sunroof   747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash   577 577 124
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
Options (change) 2,200 3,315 2,545 1,050
Options (change) 1,960 2,751 2,113 871
Destination 695 750 750 750
Total Price $23,890 $30,345 $31,085 $34,180
Total Invoice $22,275 $28,336 $29,125 $32,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,233
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT5A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,890$30,345$31,085$34,180
Adjustments for Features-1850-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,705$30,345$30,960$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$22,275$28,336$29,125$32,220
Adjustments for Features-1720-117-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,103$28,336$29,008$31,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start $150$150$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$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,290$2,415$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1720-117-306

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102008
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.5 in
Length189.0 in198.1 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft316.0 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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested37545%
Total Not Requested45055%

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested37545%
Total Not Requested45055%

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