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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: $32,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelOptimaLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $28,380 $25,765 $32,380
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 425    
Luxury Package   595  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   1,090  
Stability control   495  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Sunroof   900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,075 500
Super-heated washer fluid   100 100
Polished alloy wheels   650 650
Driver Confidence Package     595
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 353    
Luxury Package   494  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   905  
Stability control   411  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Sunroof   747 747
Cooled or ventilated front seats   892 415
Super-heated washer fluid   83 83
Polished alloy wheels   540 540
Driver Confidence Package     494
Options (change) 775 6,905 2,745
Options (change) 644 5,922 2,279
Destination 895 725 725
Total Price $32,170 $34,895 $37,735
Total Invoice $29,919 $32,412 $35,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669
Model Year201820062006
ModelOptimaLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$32,170$34,895$37,735
Adjustments for Features-3,4150-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,755$34,895$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965
Total Invoice$29,919$32,412$35,384
Adjustments for Features-3,1760-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,743$32,412$34,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,152

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201820062006
ModelOptimaLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,915$3,500$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1760-820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182006
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.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 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
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Compass0Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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