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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLucerne
TrimSXSX LimitedSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $44,460
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $42,681
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Options (change) 5,200 400 0
Options (change) 4,713 333 0
Destination 850 850 765
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $45,225
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,213
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLucerne
TrimSXSX LimitedSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,990$37,290$45,225
Adjustments for Features-3,440-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$33,550$45,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$43,446
Adjustments for Features-3,195-3,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,233$31,146$43,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLucerne
TrimSXSX LimitedSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,615$8,915$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,195-3,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.6 in
Length191.1 in203.2 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140028%
Total Not Requested360072%

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