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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $33,805
Base Invoice $28,380 $31,946
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Sunroof   900
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 825 950
Options (change) 686 789
Destination 895 750
Total Price $32,220 $35,505
Total Invoice $29,961 $33,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,722
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,220$35,505
Adjustments for Features-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,705$35,505
Total Invoice$29,961$33,485
Adjustments for Features-4,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,763$33,485

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.5 in
Length191.1 in198.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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