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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,394 $18,190
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Cargo tray 135 75
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Cargo tray 119 60
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 6,450 3,665
Options (change) 5,967 3,187
Destination 875 750
Total Price $38,985 $23,515
Total Invoice $37,236 $22,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,527
Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,985$23,515
Adjustments for Features-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$23,515
Total Invoice$37,236$22,127
Adjustments for Features-3,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,654$22,127

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseSX
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 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,045 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested187552%

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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

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