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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: $15,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $17,495
Base Invoice $31,946 $16,660
Bluetooth cell phone link 50  
Sunroof 900 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   70
Bluetooth cell phone link 42  
Sunroof 747 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Leather seating surfaces   870
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 950 1,990
Options (change) 789 1,712
Destination 750 695
Total Price $35,505 $20,180
Total Invoice $33,485 $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: $13,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,268
Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,505$20,180
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$20,180
Total Invoice$33,485$19,067
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,335$19,067

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,525$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
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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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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