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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $36,065
Base Invoice $28,380 $34,622
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 80 135
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Premium Group   5,000
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Rear spoiler   415
Metal pedals   180
Cargo mat   80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 67 123
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Premium Group   4,800
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Rear spoiler   378
Metal pedals   164
Cargo mat   73
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 3,905 10,590
Options (change) 3,480 9,887
Destination 895 925
Total Price $35,300 $47,580
Total Invoice $32,755 $45,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,335
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,300$47,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$45,125
Total Invoice$32,755$45,434
Adjustments for Features0-2,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,755$43,090

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,344

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,494 lb.3,598 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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 wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested280071%
Total Not Requested112529%
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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