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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $31,660
Base Invoice $24,760 $30,394
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Navigation system   895
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Navigation system   788
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 5,000 4,900
Options (change) 4,465 4,489
Destination 750 875
Total Price $32,250 $37,435
Total Invoice $29,975 $35,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,506
Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$32,250$37,435
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$37,145
Total Invoice$29,975$35,758
Adjustments for Features0-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$35,481

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.7 in
Length190.7 in196.9 in
Width72.1 in73.1 in
Height57.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested380065%
Total Not Requested205035%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested185080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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