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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: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEX TurboCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $27,040
Base Invoice $23,080 $25,553
Premium Package 2,150  
Driver Confidence Package   1,150
Heated front seats   295
Sunroof   900
Stability control   495
MP3-compatible player   545
Premium Package 1,920  
Driver Confidence Package   955
Heated front seats   245
Sunroof   747
Stability control   411
MP3-compatible player   452
Options (change) 2,150 3,385
Options (change) 1,920 2,810
Destination 750 685
Total Price $27,600 $31,110
Total Invoice $25,750 $29,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,917
Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEX TurboCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,600$31,110
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,865$31,110
Total Invoice$25,750$29,048
Adjustments for Features-1,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,131$29,048

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimEX TurboCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in198.1 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested210087%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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