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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: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,040 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,553 $18,190
Stability control 495  
Audio controls on steering wheel 120  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Sunroof 900 750
Heated front seats 295  
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Stability control 411  
Audio controls on steering wheel 100  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Sunroof 747 655
Heated front seats 245  
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,355 1,790
Options (change) 1,955 1,557
Destination 685 750
Total Price $30,080 $21,640
Total Invoice $28,193 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,720
Model Year20072012
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,080$21,640
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,080$21,615
Total Invoice$28,193$20,497
Adjustments for Features0-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,193$20,473

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,025$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in104.3 in
Length198.1 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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