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Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,570

Buick Verano   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,571

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $30,500 $26,555
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,380 $25,493
Premium Package 2,300    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Experience Buick Package     1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Cargo mat     80
Metal pedals     165
Premium Package 2,088    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42 55
Experience Buick Package     1,265
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Cargo mat     73
Metal pedals     150
Options (change) 3,125 825 2,090
Options (change) 2,774 686 1,902
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $29,620 $32,220 $29,570
Total Invoice $27,571 $29,961 $28,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $677
Model Year201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4245hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,620$32,220$29,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$30,420$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$27,571$29,961$28,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,674-72
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,571$28,287$28,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$716$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,675$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,674-72

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in183.9 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested195087%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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