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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: $37,460

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,743

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $33,665
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,318
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 5,000  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95 80
Cargo tray 80 135
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Premium Group   5,000
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 4,618  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78 73
Cargo tray 67 123
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Premium Group   4,800
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 5,575 9,995
Options (change) 5,096 9,345
Destination 895 925
Total Price $37,460 $44,585
Total Invoice $34,743 $42,588

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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: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,763
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,460$44,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,460$42,405
Total Invoice$34,743$42,588
Adjustments for Features0-2,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,743$40,506

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,082

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.4 in
Length191.1 in197.5 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested445074%
Total Not Requested152526%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested290074%
Total Not Requested102526%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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