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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: $17,605

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $14,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,149

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $14,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $15,890
Base Invoice $28,963 $15,587
Convenience Package 1,070  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Cargo tray 135 80
Rear spoiler 350 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Convenience Package 1,027  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Cargo tray 119 67
Rear spoiler 308 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,555 890
Options (change) 1,454 737
Destination 875 825
Total Price $32,600 $17,605
Total Invoice $31,292 $17,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,107
Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$32,600$17,605
Adjustments for Features-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$17,605
Total Invoice$31,292$17,149
Adjustments for Features-4,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,256$17,149

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,450$245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0360

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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