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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: $36,150

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSX Limited TurboSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,300 $33,805
Base Invoice $32,963 $31,946
Cargo net 50  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750
Sunroof   900
Cargo net 42  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 50 1,700
Options (change) 42 1,412
Destination 800 750
Total Price $36,150 $36,255
Total Invoice $33,805 $34,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,049
Model Year20142009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSX Limited TurboSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,150$36,255
Adjustments for Features-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,075$36,255
Total Invoice$33,805$34,108
Adjustments for Features-4,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,059$34,108

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSX Limited TurboSuper
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 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,900$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7460

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in198.1 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,770 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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