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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $32,380 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,599 $16,660
MP3-compatible player 545    
Sunroof 900 900 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
MP3-compatible player 452    
Sunroof 747 747 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,445 900 1,990
Options (change) 1,199 747 1,712
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $29,985 $34,030 $20,180
Total Invoice $28,211 $32,096 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,057
Model Year200820082010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,985$34,030$20,180
Adjustments for Features-1,155-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,830$31,850$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,020$0
Total Invoice$28,211$32,096$19,067
Adjustments for Features-1,087-2,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,124$30,040$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,916$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,775$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,087-2,0560

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,496 lb.2,708 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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