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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: $27,885

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $21,600
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $20,410
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Premium Group 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo tray 135 135 80
Cargo mat 80 80 95
Rear spoiler 415 415 295
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Premium Group 4,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo tray 123 123 67
Cargo mat 73 73 78
Rear spoiler 378 378 244
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 8,720 630 5,390
Options (change) 8,185 574 4,804
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $43,310 $46,425 $27,885
Total Invoice $41,428 $44,574 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,799
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$43,310$46,425$27,885
Adjustments for Features-3,680-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,630$42,270$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0
Total Invoice$41,428$44,574$26,109
Adjustments for Features-3,520-3,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,908$40,585$26,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,677$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,330$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,520-3,9890

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in106.3 in
Length197.5 in179.5 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested265068%
Total Not Requested127532%

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
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested397589%
Total Not Requested50011%

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