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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: $27,345

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,636

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,989

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Model Year201820182015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $19,390
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $18,432
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Essence Group 2,700    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
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 Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Essence Group 2,592    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
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 Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 6,865 630 7,130
Options (change) 6,382 574 6,379
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $41,455 $46,425 $27,345
Total Invoice $39,625 $44,574 $25,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,069
Model Year201820182015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForte
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6173hp 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$41,455$46,425$27,345
Adjustments for Features-3,055-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,400$40,970$27,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0
Total Invoice$39,625$44,574$25,636
Adjustments for Features-2,920-5,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,705$39,336$25,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,631$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182015
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 
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$6,480$8,880$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,920-5,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelLaCrosseForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in106.3 in
Length197.5 in179.5 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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