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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: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,349

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $19,990
Base Invoice $25,827 $18,993
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   3,000
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   2,717
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,145 3,955
Options (change) 2,611 3,506
Destination 660 850
Total Price $31,135 $24,795
Total Invoice $29,098 $23,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,373
Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,135$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$23,070
Total Invoice$29,098$23,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,098$21,725

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,624

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
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?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested202560%
Total Not Requested135040%

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