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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,155

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,734

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $19,500
Base Invoice $25,827 $18,528
Audio controls on steering wheel 120  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Stability control 495  
Remote start 190 495
Rear spoiler 275 295
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Audio controls on steering wheel 100  
Satellite radio 270  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Stability control 411  
Remote start 158 410
Rear spoiler 228 244
Heated front seats 245  
Sunroof 747  
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,145 3,855
Options (change) 2,611 3,406
Destination 660 800
Total Price $31,135 $24,155
Total Invoice $29,098 $22,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,293
Model Year20062014
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,135$24,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$22,105
Total Invoice$29,098$22,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,098$20,805

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,929

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in106.3 in
Length198.1 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested127535%

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