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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: $35,475

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $31,660
Base Invoice $29,856 $30,394
Technology Package 2,380  
Cargo net 50  
Navigation system   895
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Technology Package 2,212  
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system   788
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 2,430 6,340
Options (change) 2,254 5,756
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,475 $38,875
Total Invoice $32,960 $37,025

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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: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,898
Model Year20162013
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$35,475$38,875
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$38,700
Total Invoice$32,960$37,025
Adjustments for Features0-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$36,858

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162013
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,496 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested210091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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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