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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,535 $18,895
Base Invoice $32,194 $18,000
Leather Group 2,075  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo tray 140 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Leather Group 1,992  
Navigation system 700  
Cargo tray 123 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,205 3,665
Options (change) 3,867 3,187
Destination 925 695
Total Price $38,665 $23,255
Total Invoice $36,986 $21,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,708
Model Year20142011
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$38,665$23,255
Adjustments for Features-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$23,255
Total Invoice$36,986$21,882
Adjustments for Features-3,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$21,882

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
ModelLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,757 lb.2,708 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

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested85035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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