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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $33,535
Base Invoice $19,620 $32,194
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 1,200 795
Leather Group   2,075
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 1,960  
Navigation system 1,075 700
Leather Group   1,992
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 3,400 4,065
Options (change) 3,035 3,744
Destination 695 925
Total Price $25,090 $38,525
Total Invoice $23,350 $36,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,365
Model Year20102014
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-17
Total Price$25,090$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$35,235
Total Invoice$23,350$36,863
Adjustments for Features0-3,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$33,715

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102014
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
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 
Proximity key $250
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 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,575$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,148

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,158 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft310.8 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132555%
Total Not Requested110045%

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