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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: $35,125

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $30,170
Base Invoice $29,670 $28,963
Technology Package 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,195
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 80 135
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Technology Package 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,052
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 67 119
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Options (change) 2,330 7,545
Options (change) 2,154 6,903
Destination 800 875
Total Price $35,125 $38,590
Total Invoice $32,624 $36,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,960
Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$35,125$38,590
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,125$38,425
Total Invoice$32,624$36,741
Adjustments for Features0-157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,624$36,584

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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$3,225$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-157

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,510 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
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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