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Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaLucerneLucerne
TrimEXCXLCXL Special Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $32,520 $33,120
Base Invoice $19,620 $30,731 $31,298
Premium Package 2,200    
2.7L V6 1,000    
Navigation system 1,200 1,945 1,945
Driver Confidence Package   945 945
Sunroof   900 900
Premium Package 1,960    
2.7L V6 940    
Navigation system 1,075 1,614 1,614
Driver Confidence Package   784 784
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 4,400 3,790 3,790
Options (change) 3,975 3,145 3,145
Destination 695 765 765
Total Price $26,090 $37,075 $37,675
Total Invoice $24,290 $34,641 $35,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,239
Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaLucerneLucerne
TrimEXCXLCXL Special Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6227hp V6227hp V6
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$26,090$37,075$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,190-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$35,885$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75
Total Invoice$24,290$34,641$35,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,112-1,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$33,529$33,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$76

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaLucerneLucerne
TrimEXCXLCXL Special Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,815$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,112-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in115.6 in
Length189.0 in203.2 in
Width71.1 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,764 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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