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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaVerano
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $23,700
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,752
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200 275
Convenience Group   1,170
Sunroof   900
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160 242
Convenience Group   1,123
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 2,150 2,345
Options (change) 1,900 2,157
Destination 675 925
Total Price $22,720 $26,970
Total Invoice $21,085 $25,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,929
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaVerano
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$22,720$26,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$25,070
Total Invoice$21,085$25,834
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$24,014

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaVerano
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.7 in
Length186.4 in183.9 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested115069%

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