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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $18,895
Base Invoice $28,459 $18,000
Navigation system 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,840 3,590
Options (change) 3,380 3,127
Destination 750 695
Total Price $34,235 $23,180
Total Invoice $32,589 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,611
Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,235$23,180
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$23,180
Total Invoice$32,589$21,822
Adjustments for Features-2,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,433$21,822

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1560

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in104.3 in
Length196.9 in178.3 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height59.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

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