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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXSX LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $28,414 $32,456
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Cargo net 50 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
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Sunroof, large     1,195 1,195
3.6L V6     1,370  
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Cargo net 42 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
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Sunroof, large     1,052 1,052
3.6L V6     1,206  
Options (change) 5,200 400 8,895 4,975
Options (change) 4,713 333 7,829 4,379
Destination 850 850 860 860
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $39,345 $39,635
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $37,103 $37,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,231
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXSX LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,990$37,290$39,345$39,635
Adjustments for Features-1,675-1,9750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$35,315$39,345$39,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$235$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$37,103$37,695
Adjustments for Features-1,556-1,8330-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,872$32,785$37,103$37,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$0$93

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXSX LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,615$4,640$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$1,975$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,556-1,8330-499

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.7 in
Length191.1 in196.9 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested135027%
Total Not Requested365073%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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