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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: $16,865

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,534

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $15,900
Base Invoice $26,262 $15,599
MP3-compatible player 545  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
MP3-compatible player 452  
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 545 165
Options (change) 452 135
Destination 750 800
Total Price $29,085 $16,865
Total Invoice $27,464 $16,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year20082014
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,085$16,865
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,105$16,865
Total Invoice$27,464$16,534
Adjustments for Features-3,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,706$16,534

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7580

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
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.2,981 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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