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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: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $33,635
Base Invoice $29,856 $32,290
Technology Package 2,380  
Cargo net 50  
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Technology Package 2,212  
Cargo net 42  
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,455
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 2,430 6,075
Options (change) 2,254 5,513
Destination 850 925
Total Price $35,475 $40,635
Total Invoice $32,960 $38,728

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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: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,338
Model Year20162015
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, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,475$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$39,135
Total Invoice$32,960$38,728
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$37,298

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162015
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.3,756 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 detection100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested127541%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested202591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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