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2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

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What is the main difference between LaCrosse Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, the 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, but it gets 11 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2018 LaCrosse Hybrid is priced $5,645 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$29,565
$35,210
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
194 hp
202 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
103 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
104 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
103 MPGe
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.5 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
197.5 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
57.5 in
57.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
114.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
100.8 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.4 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.7 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.0 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.6 in
56.4 in

Costs

2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid

2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$1,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$299 (2018 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sdn Preferred FWD)
$269 (2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,713
$14,083
2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Front Left Comparison2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Rear Right Comparison2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Side Comparison2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Side Comparison
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