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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: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $22,585
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $21,681
Technology Package 2,300 700   2,300    
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500        
Premium Tech Package     5,300      
Leather Group           3,380
Sunroof           900
Navigation system           795
Technology Package 2,129 650   2,129    
Premium Package 3,059     3,059    
Panoramic sunroof   1,395        
Premium Tech Package     4,919      
Leather Group           3,245
Sunroof           792
Navigation system           700
Options (change) 5,600 2,200 5,300 5,600 0 5,075
Options (change) 5,188 2,045 4,919 5,188 0 4,737
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 885
Total Price $30,350 $34,995 $31,600 $33,900 $36,100 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,417 $32,515 $29,596 $31,751 $33,763 $27,303

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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: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173
Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,350$34,995$31,600$33,900$36,100$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,375-2,325-1,650-2,350-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$32,670$29,950$31,550$32,400$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,695$975$2,575$3,425$0
Total Invoice$28,417$32,515$29,596$31,751$33,763$27,303
Adjustments for Features-1,287-2,160-1,545-2,201-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,130$30,355$28,051$29,550$30,303$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,225$921$2,420$3,173$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Remote start     $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,525$5,850$6,550$7,900$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$2,325$1,650$2,350$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,287-2,160-1,545-2,201-3,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in183.9 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested55016%
Total Not Requested282584%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested130029%
Total Not Requested325071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%

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 sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested237587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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