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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: $3,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $3,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSX Limited TurboCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,300 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $32,963 $28,414 $32,456
Cargo net 50    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Luxury Package   1,350  
Driver Confidence Package   1,440 1,440
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Rear spoiler   245 245
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
3.6L V6   1,370  
Cargo net 42    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Luxury Package   1,188  
Driver Confidence Package   1,267 1,267
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Rear spoiler   216 216
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
3.6L V6   1,206  
Options (change) 50 9,445 4,875
Options (change) 42 8,313 4,291
Destination 800 860 860
Total Price $36,150 $39,895 $39,535
Total Invoice $33,805 $37,587 $37,607

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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: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,881
Model Year201420112011
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSX Limited TurboCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,150$39,895$39,535
Adjustments for Features-1100-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$39,895$39,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0
Total Invoice$33,805$37,587$37,607
Adjustments for Features-1030-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,702$37,587$37,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$4$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201420112011
ModelOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSX Limited TurboCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,315$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030-24

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.7 in
Length190.7 in196.9 in
Width72.1 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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