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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $8,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $8,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelOptimaLucerne
TrimSX Limited TurboSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $40,205
Base Invoice $33,140 $37,994
Cargo net 50  
Navigation system   1,945
Blind spot warning system   395
Lane departure warning   295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750
Sunroof   900
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system   1,614
Blind spot warning system   328
Lane departure warning   245
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 50 4,285
Options (change) 42 3,557
Destination 825 765
Total Price $36,375 $45,255
Total Invoice $34,007 $42,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,179
Model Year20152009
ModelOptimaLucerne
TrimSX Limited TurboSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,375$45,255
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$45,255
Total Invoice$34,007$42,316
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,137$42,316

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152009
ModelOptimaLucerne
TrimSX Limited TurboSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8700

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152009
ModelOptimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in115.6 in
Length190.7 in203.2 in
Width72.1 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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