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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $7,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $33,535
Base Invoice $24,020 $32,194
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Navigation system   795
Leather Group   2,075
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Navigation system   700
Leather Group   1,992
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 5,350 4,065
Options (change) 4,780 3,744
Destination 750 925
Total Price $31,800 $38,525
Total Invoice $29,550 $36,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,748
Model Year20122014
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, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$31,800$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$37,935
Total Invoice$29,550$36,863
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$36,298

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
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 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
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
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
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.3,756 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
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested427566%
Total Not Requested218034%

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 seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested197581%
Total Not Requested45019%

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