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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: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090 $22,585
Base Invoice $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481 $21,681
Premium Package 3,600          
Remote start 425     425 425  
Universal garage door opener   350        
Launch Edition       2,900    
SX Base Package       3,085    
Leather Group           3,380
Sunroof           900
Navigation system           795
Premium Package 3,283          
Remote start 353     353 353  
Universal garage door opener   291        
Launch Edition       2,665    
SX Base Package       2,842    
Leather Group           3,245
Sunroof           792
Navigation system           700
Options (change) 4,025 350 0 6,410 425 5,075
Options (change) 3,636 291 0 5,860 353 4,737
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $30,360 $32,235 $31,186 $34,160 $37,410 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,286 $29,938 $28,719 $31,778 $34,729 $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: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $493
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,360$32,235$31,186$34,160$37,410$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,765-3000-4,915-7,690-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$31,935$31,186$29,245$29,720$27,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,340$3,591$1,650$2,125$0
Total Invoice$28,286$29,938$28,719$31,778$34,729$27,303
Adjustments for Features-2,576-2790-4,572-7,139-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,710$29,659$28,719$27,206$27,590$26,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,949$3,009$1,496$1,880$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVerano
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedBase
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125$125 
Remote start$150  $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Universal garage door opener $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 
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Body kit $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player     $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
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 
Wireless charging station    $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Compass $0    
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100   
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200 
Interior trim, special color   $0  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$4,000$3,700$8,615$11,390$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$300$0$4,915$7,690$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,576-2790-4,572-7,139-1,100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20172012
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 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115032%
Total Not Requested242568%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested260080%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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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