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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $22,585
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $21,681
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400   795
Premium Technology Package       5,350  
Leather Group         3,380
Sunroof         900
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250   700
Premium Technology Package       4,780  
Leather Group         3,245
Sunroof         792
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350 5,075
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780 4,737
Destination 750 750 750 750 885
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800 $28,545
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,318
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800$28,545
Adjustments for Features-350-350-975-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$29,850$30,625$30,625$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550$27,303
Adjustments for Features-325-326-907-1,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,985$27,764$28,488$28,458$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$2,503$2,473$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Remote start    $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,075$6,700$6,900$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$350$975$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-325-326-907-1,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in183.9 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested280590%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested280590%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested235036%
Total Not Requested410564%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested85031%

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