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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $33,635
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,290
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95 80
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78 70
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,455
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 5,495 6,155
Options (change) 5,029 5,583
Destination 895 925
Total Price $37,380 $40,715
Total Invoice $34,676 $38,798

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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: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,189
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,380$40,715
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$40,715
Total Invoice$34,676$38,798
Adjustments for Features-1,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,609$38,798

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,486 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?
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested295049%
Total Not Requested302551%

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 spoiler200No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested227573%
Total Not Requested85027%
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 seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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