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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: $26,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,808

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $19,500
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $18,528
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Luxury Package 1,350    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Rear spoiler 245 245 295
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Luxury Package 1,188    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Rear spoiler 216 216 244
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 7,355 3,435 6,155
Options (change) 6,474 3,024 5,480
Destination 860 860 800
Total Price $37,805 $38,095 $26,455
Total Invoice $35,748 $36,340 $24,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,673
Model Year201120112014
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,805$38,095$26,455
Adjustments for Features-1,340-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,465$36,230$26,455
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$35,748$36,340$24,808
Adjustments for Features-1,267-1,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,481$34,561$24,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112014
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,665$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,267-1,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112014
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in179.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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 seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%

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