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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: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,459 $20,410
Navigation system 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650  
Luxury Package 1,350  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Head-up display (HUD) 350  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation system 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572  
Luxury Package 1,188  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Xenon HID headlights 612  
Head-up display (HUD) 308  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 6,785 4,920
Options (change) 5,972 4,415
Destination 750 895
Total Price $37,180 $27,415
Total Invoice $35,181 $25,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,335
Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,180$27,415
Adjustments for Features-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$27,415
Total Invoice$35,181$25,720
Adjustments for Features-1,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,055$25,720

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,265$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in179.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft314.9 ft3

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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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested335075%
Total Not Requested112525%

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