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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,394 $20,410
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Cargo tray 135 80
Rear spoiler 350 295
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Cargo tray 119 67
Rear spoiler 308 244
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 8,240 5,295
Options (change) 7,542 4,726
Destination 875 895
Total Price $40,775 $27,790
Total Invoice $38,811 $26,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,328
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,775$27,790
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$27,790
Total Invoice$38,811$26,031
Adjustments for Features-1,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,359$26,031

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseEX
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
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,700$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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 Volume10.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
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%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested137538%

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
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested335075%
Total Not Requested112525%

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